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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.50, 725.22 and 158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.50, 725.22 and 158.78 is: 238.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.50 : 725.22 = 158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.50/725.22 = 158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.50x = 725.22 × 158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.50x = 115,150.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,150.43/483.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.16

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