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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.79, 726.93 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.79, 726.93 and 155.66 is: 233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.79 : 726.93 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.79/726.93 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.79x = 726.93 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.79x = 113,150.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,150.29/484.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.40

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