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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.76, 723.90 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.76, 723.90 and 157.92 is: 236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.76 : 723.90 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.76/723.90 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.76x = 723.90 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.76x = 114,318.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,318.29/482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.80

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