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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.99, 722.69 and 157.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.99, 722.69 and 157.31 is: 235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.99 : 722.69 = 157.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.99/722.69 = 157.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.99x = 722.69 × 157.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.99x = 113,685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,685.58/481.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.87

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