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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.58, 723.82 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.58, 723.82 and 153.55 is: 230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.58 : 723.82 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.58/723.82 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.58x = 723.82 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.58x = 111,142.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,142.56/482.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.31

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