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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.62, 722.46 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.62, 722.46 and 157.01 is: 235.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.62 : 722.46 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.62/722.46 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.62x = 722.46 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.62x = 113,429.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,429.83/481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.52

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