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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.74, 722.31 and 157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.74, 722.31 and 157.06 is: 235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.74 : 722.31 = 157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.74/722.31 = 157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.74x = 722.31 × 157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.74x = 113,446.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,446.01/481.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.49

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