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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.72, 723.91 and 158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.72, 723.91 and 158 is: 236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.72 : 723.91 = 158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.72/723.91 = 158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.72x = 723.91 × 158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.72x = 114,376.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,376.99/482.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.95

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