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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.32, 725.10 and 158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.32, 725.10 and 158.69 is: 238.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.32 : 725.10 = 158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.32/725.10 = 158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.32x = 725.10 × 158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.32x = 115,066.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,066.12/483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.07

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