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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.37, 723.68 and 157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.37, 723.68 and 157.73 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.37 : 723.68 = 157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.37/723.68 = 157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.37x = 723.68 × 157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.37x = 114,145.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,145.26/482.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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