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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.16, 723.22 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.16, 723.22 and 135.48 is: 203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.16 : 723.22 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.16/723.22 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.16x = 723.22 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.16x = 97,984.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,984.22/482.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.22

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