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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.38, 721.89 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.38, 721.89 and 156.66 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.38 : 721.89 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.38/721.89 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.38x = 721.89 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.38x = 113,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,091.29/481.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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