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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.48, 725.20 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.48, 725.20 and 141.48 is: 212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.48 : 725.20 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.48/725.20 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.48x = 725.20 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.48x = 102,600.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,600.94/483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.21

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