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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.34, 726.37 and 155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.34, 726.37 and 155.27 is: 232.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.34 : 726.37 = 155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.34/726.37 = 155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.34x = 726.37 × 155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.34x = 112,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,784.90/484.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.87

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