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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.84, 722.75 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.84, 722.75 and 152.81 is: 229.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.84 : 722.75 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.84/722.75 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.84x = 722.75 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.84x = 110,439.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,439.81/481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.21

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