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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.14, 723.21 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.14, 723.21 and 157.50 is: 236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.14 : 723.21 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.14/723.21 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.14x = 723.21 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.14x = 113,905.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,905.87/482.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.25

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