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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.31, 726.25 and 155.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.31, 726.25 and 155.19 is: 232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.31 : 726.25 = 155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.31/726.25 = 155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.31x = 726.25 × 155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.31x = 112,706.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,706.74/484.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.72

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