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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.24, 723.31 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.24, 723.31 and 135.54 is: 203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.24 : 723.31 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.24/723.31 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.24x = 723.31 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.24x = 98,037.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,037.10/482.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.29

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