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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.46, 723.80 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.46, 723.80 and 153.42 is: 230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.46 : 723.80 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.46/723.80 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.46x = 723.80 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.46x = 111,044.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,044.63/482.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.16

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