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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.44, 725.21 and 154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.44, 725.21 and 154.30 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.44 : 725.21 = 154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.44/725.21 = 154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.44x = 725.21 × 154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.44x = 111,898.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,898.97/483.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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