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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.70, 722.11 and 156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.70, 722.11 and 156.90 is: 235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.70 : 722.11 = 156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.70/722.11 = 156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.70x = 722.11 × 156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.70x = 113,299.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,299.06/481.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.21

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