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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.53, 723.89 and 157.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.53, 723.89 and 157.99 is: 237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.53 : 723.89 = 157.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.53/723.89 = 157.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.53x = 723.89 × 157.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.53x = 114,366.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,366.59/482.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.01

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