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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.75, 722.72 and 152.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.75, 722.72 and 152.77 is: 229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.75 : 722.72 = 152.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.75/722.72 = 152.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.75x = 722.72 × 152.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.75x = 110,409.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,409.17/481.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.18

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