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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.56, 725.42 and 158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.56, 725.42 and 158.87 is: 238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.56 : 725.42 = 158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.56/725.42 = 158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.56x = 725.42 × 158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.56x = 115,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,244.25/483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.32

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