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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.56, 725.27 and 158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.56, 725.27 and 158.93 is: 238.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.56 : 725.27 = 158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.56/725.27 = 158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.56x = 725.27 × 158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.56x = 115,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,267.16/483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.37

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