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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.48, 723.88 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.48, 723.88 and 158.07 is: 237.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.48 : 723.88 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.48/723.88 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.48x = 723.88 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.48x = 114,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,423.71/482.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.16

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