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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.81, 722.71 and 157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.81, 722.71 and 157.19 is: 235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.81 : 722.71 = 157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.81/722.71 = 157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.81x = 722.71 × 157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.81x = 113,602.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,602.78/481.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.78

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