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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.61, 723.87 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.61, 723.87 and 158.19 is: 237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.61 : 723.87 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.61/723.87 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.61x = 723.87 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.61x = 114,509.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,509.00/482.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.27

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