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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.03, 723.14 and 157.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.03, 723.14 and 157.49 is: 236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.03 : 723.14 = 157.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.03/723.14 = 157.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.03x = 723.14 × 157.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.03x = 113,886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,886.53/482.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.26

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