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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483, 724.56 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483, 724.56 and 158.40 is: 237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 724.56 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/724.56 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 724.56 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 114,770.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,770.30/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.62

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