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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.12, 724.56 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.12, 724.56 and 141.12 is: 211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.12 : 724.56 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.12/724.56 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.12x = 724.56 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.12x = 102,249.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,249.91/483.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.64

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