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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.69, 722.36 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.69, 722.36 and 156.98 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.69 : 722.36 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.69/722.36 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.69x = 722.36 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.69x = 113,394.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,394.66/481.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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