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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.49, 722.34 and 156.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.49, 722.34 and 156.86 is: 235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.49 : 722.34 = 156.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.49/722.34 = 156.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.49x = 722.34 × 156.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.49x = 113,302.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,302.64/481.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.32

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