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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.60, 726.87 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.60, 726.87 and 155.53 is: 233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.60 : 726.87 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.60/726.87 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.60x = 726.87 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.60x = 113,050.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,050.09/484.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.29

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