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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.56, 725.12 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.56, 725.12 and 154.43 is: 231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.56 : 725.12 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.56/725.12 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.56x = 725.12 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.56x = 111,980.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,980.28/483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.57

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