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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.76, 722.75 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.76, 722.75 and 157.12 is: 235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.76 : 722.75 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.76/722.75 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.76x = 722.75 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.76x = 113,557.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,557.69/481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.72

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