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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.96, 722.88 and 157.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.96, 722.88 and 157.30 is: 235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.96 : 722.88 = 157.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.96/722.88 = 157.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.96x = 722.88 × 157.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.96x = 113,709.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,709.02/481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.93

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