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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.33, 723.49 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.33, 723.49 and 148.77 is: 223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.33 : 723.49 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.33/723.49 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.33x = 723.49 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.33x = 107,635.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,635.79/482.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.16

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