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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.71, 722.33 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.71, 722.33 and 157.04 is: 235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.71 : 722.33 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.71/722.33 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.71x = 722.33 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.71x = 113,434.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,434.70/481.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.48

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