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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.04, 723.18 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.04, 723.18 and 157.42 is: 236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.04 : 723.18 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.04/723.18 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.04x = 723.18 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.04x = 113,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,843.00/482.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.17

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