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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.52, 723.85 and 157.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.52, 723.85 and 157.81 is: 236.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.52 : 723.85 = 157.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.52/723.85 = 157.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.52x = 723.85 × 157.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.52x = 114,230.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,230.77/482.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.74

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