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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.54, 725.25 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.54, 725.25 and 154.48 is: 231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.54 : 725.25 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.54/725.25 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.54x = 725.25 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.54x = 112,036.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,036.62/483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.70

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