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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.48, 723.60 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.48, 723.60 and 157.64 is: 236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.48 : 723.60 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.48/723.60 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.48x = 723.60 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.48x = 114,068.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,068.30/482.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.42

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