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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.03, 723.17 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.03, 723.17 and 157.38 is: 236.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.03 : 723.17 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.03/723.17 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.03x = 723.17 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.03x = 113,812.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,812.89/482.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.11

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