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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.12, 722.88 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.12, 722.88 and 157.32 is: 235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.12 : 722.88 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.12/722.88 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.12x = 722.88 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.12x = 113,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,723.48/482.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.88

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