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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.95, 723.08 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.95, 723.08 and 157.24 is: 235.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.95 : 723.08 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.95/723.08 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.95x = 723.08 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.95x = 113,698.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,698.71/481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.91

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