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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.98, 724.40 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.98, 724.40 and 158.34 is: 237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.98 : 724.40 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.98/724.40 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.98x = 724.40 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.98x = 114,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,701.50/482.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.49

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