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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.28, 723.44 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.28, 723.44 and 157.64 is: 236.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.28 : 723.44 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.28/723.44 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.28x = 723.44 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.28x = 114,043.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,043.08/482.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.47

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