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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.97, 722.97 and 157.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.97, 722.97 and 157.30 is: 235.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.97 : 722.97 = 157.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.97/722.97 = 157.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.97x = 722.97 × 157.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.97x = 113,718.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,718.78/481.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.95

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