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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.46, 728.36 and 156.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.46, 728.36 and 156.45 is: 234.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.46 : 728.36 = 156.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.46/728.36 = 156.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.46x = 728.36 × 156.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.46x = 113,951.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,951.14/485.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.73

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