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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.97, 722.78 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.97, 722.78 and 157.25 is: 235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.97 : 722.78 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.97/722.78 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.97x = 722.78 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.97x = 113,657.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,657.16/481.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.82

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