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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.96, 724.59 and 158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.96, 724.59 and 158.37 is: 237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.96 : 724.59 = 158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.96/724.59 = 158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.96x = 724.59 × 158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.96x = 114,753.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,753.32/482.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.61

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