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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.48, 722.38 and 157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.48, 722.38 and 157.07 is: 235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.48 : 722.38 = 157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.48/722.38 = 157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.48x = 722.38 × 157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.48x = 113,463.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,463.44/481.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.66

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