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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.21, 724.91 and 158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.21, 724.91 and 158.55 is: 237.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.21 : 724.91 = 158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.21/724.91 = 158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.21x = 724.91 × 158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.21x = 114,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,934.48/483.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.86

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