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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.84, 724.31 and 158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.84, 724.31 and 158.14 is: 237.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.84 : 724.31 = 158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.84/724.31 = 158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.84x = 724.31 × 158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.84x = 114,542.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,542.38/482.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.23

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