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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.34, 722.00 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.34, 722.00 and 152.31 is: 228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.34 : 722.00 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.34/722.00 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.34x = 722.00 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.34x = 109,965.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,965.22/481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.46

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