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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.20, 723.44 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.20, 723.44 and 157.60 is: 236.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.20 : 723.44 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.20/723.44 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.20x = 723.44 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.20x = 114,014.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,014.14/482.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.45

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