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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.16, 724.80 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.16, 724.80 and 154.02 is: 231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.16 : 724.80 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.16/724.80 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.16x = 724.80 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.16x = 111,636.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,636.13/483.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.05

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