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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.24, 723.34 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.24, 723.34 and 135.59 is: 203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.24 : 723.34 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.24/723.34 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.24x = 723.34 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.24x = 98,079.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,079.14/482.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.38

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