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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.68, 725.44 and 154.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.68, 725.44 and 154.65 is: 231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.68 : 725.44 = 154.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.68/725.44 = 154.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.68x = 725.44 × 154.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.68x = 112,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,189.68/483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.95

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