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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.40, 723.33 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.40, 723.33 and 157.74 is: 236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.40 : 723.33 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.40/723.33 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.40x = 723.33 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.40x = 114,098.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,098.07/482.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.52

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