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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.55, 723.90 and 157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.55, 723.90 and 157.82 is: 236.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.55 : 723.90 = 157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.55/723.90 = 157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.55x = 723.90 × 157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.55x = 114,242.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,242.28/482.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.75

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