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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.13, 723.22 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.13, 723.22 and 153.04 is: 229.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.13 : 723.22 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.13/723.22 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.13x = 723.22 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.13x = 110,680.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,680.94/482.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.57

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