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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.89, 724.22 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.89, 724.22 and 158.45 is: 237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.89 : 724.22 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.89/724.22 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.89x = 724.22 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.89x = 114,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,751.87/482.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.64

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