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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.84, 722.81 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.84, 722.81 and 157.14 is: 235.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.84 : 722.81 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.84/722.81 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.84x = 722.81 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.84x = 113,582.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,582.76/481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.73

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