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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.37, 722.12 and 152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.37, 722.12 and 152.30 is: 228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.37 : 722.12 = 152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.37/722.12 = 152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.37x = 722.12 × 152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.37x = 109,979.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,979.92/481.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.48

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