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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.34, 724.92 and 158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.34, 724.92 and 158.72 is: 238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.34 : 724.92 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.34/724.92 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.34x = 724.92 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.34x = 115,059.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,059.30/483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.05

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