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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.72, 727.13 and 155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.72, 727.13 and 155.54 is: 233.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.72 : 727.13 = 155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.72/727.13 = 155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.72x = 727.13 × 155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.72x = 113,097.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,097.02/484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.33

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