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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.22, 724.86 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.22, 724.86 and 158.58 is: 237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.22 : 724.86 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.22/724.86 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.22x = 724.86 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.22x = 114,948.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,948.30/483.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.88

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