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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.54, 723.84 and 157.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.54, 723.84 and 157.91 is: 236.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.54 : 723.84 = 157.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.54/723.84 = 157.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.54x = 723.84 × 157.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.54x = 114,301.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,301.57/482.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.87

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