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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.56, 722.22 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.56, 722.22 and 156.84 is: 235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.56 : 722.22 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.56/722.22 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.56x = 722.22 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.56x = 113,272.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,272.98/481.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.22

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