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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.65, 723.97 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.65, 723.97 and 157.94 is: 236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.65 : 723.97 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.65/723.97 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.65x = 723.97 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.65x = 114,343.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,343.82/482.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.91

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