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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.20, 724.63 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.20, 724.63 and 158.49 is: 237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.20 : 724.63 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.20/724.63 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.20x = 724.63 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.20x = 114,846.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,846.21/483.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.68

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