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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.41, 721.68 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.41, 721.68 and 156.57 is: 234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.41 : 721.68 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.41/721.68 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.41x = 721.68 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.41x = 112,993.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,993.44/481.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.71

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