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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.95, 724.53 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.95, 724.53 and 158.31 is: 237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.95 : 724.53 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.95/724.53 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.95x = 724.53 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.95x = 114,700.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,700.34/482.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.50

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