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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.02, 724.26 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.02, 724.26 and 153.90 is: 230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.02 : 724.26 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.02/724.26 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.02x = 724.26 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.02x = 111,463.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,463.61/483.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.76

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