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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.97, 722.84 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.97, 722.84 and 157.41 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.97 : 722.84 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.97/722.84 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.97x = 722.84 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.97x = 113,781.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,781.46/481.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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