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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.60, 725.34 and 158.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.60, 725.34 and 158.97 is: 238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.60 : 725.34 = 158.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.60/725.34 = 158.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.60x = 725.34 × 158.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.60x = 115,307.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,307.30/483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.44

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