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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.12, 724.62 and 158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.12, 724.62 and 158.70 is: 238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.12 : 724.62 = 158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.12/724.62 = 158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.12x = 724.62 × 158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.12x = 114,997.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,997.19/483.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.03

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