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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.93, 727.45 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.93, 727.45 and 155.88 is: 233.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.93 : 727.45 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.93/727.45 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.93x = 727.45 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.93x = 113,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,392.47/484.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.83

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