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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.91, 722.82 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.91, 722.82 and 157.28 is: 235.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.91 : 722.82 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.91/722.82 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.91x = 722.82 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.91x = 113,685.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,685.13/481.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.91

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