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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.13, 723.31 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.13, 723.31 and 157.50 is: 236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.13 : 723.31 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.13/723.31 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.13x = 723.31 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.13x = 113,921.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,921.33/482.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.29

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