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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.35, 724.78 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.35, 724.78 and 154.25 is: 231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.35 : 724.78 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.35/724.78 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.35x = 724.78 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.35x = 111,794.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,794.32/483.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.29

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