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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.08, 724.62 and 158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.08, 724.62 and 158.72 is: 238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.08 : 724.62 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.08/724.62 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.08x = 724.62 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.08x = 115,011.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,011.69/483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.08

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