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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.57, 725.40 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.57, 725.40 and 158.82 is: 238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.57 : 725.40 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.57/725.40 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.57x = 725.40 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.57x = 115,208.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,208.03/483.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.24

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