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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.95, 723.03 and 157.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.95, 723.03 and 157.31 is: 236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.95 : 723.03 = 157.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.95/723.03 = 157.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.95x = 723.03 × 157.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.95x = 113,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,742.25/481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.01

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