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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.31, 724.89 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.31, 724.89 and 158.68 is: 237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.31 : 724.89 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.31/724.89 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.31x = 724.89 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.31x = 115,023.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,023.73/483.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.99

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