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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.30, 723.39 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.30, 723.39 and 135.66 is: 203.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.30 : 723.39 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.30/723.39 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.30x = 723.39 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.30x = 98,130.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,130.79/482.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.47

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