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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.71, 723.83 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.71, 723.83 and 158.04 is: 236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.71 : 723.83 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.71/723.83 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.71x = 723.83 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.71x = 114,394.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,394.09/482.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.98

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