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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.49, 724.94 and 158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.49, 724.94 and 158.81 is: 238.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.49 : 724.94 = 158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.49/724.94 = 158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.49x = 724.94 × 158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.49x = 115,126.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,126.93/483.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.12

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