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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.69, 725.62 and 158.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.69, 725.62 and 158.99 is: 238.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.69 : 725.62 = 158.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.69/725.62 = 158.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.69x = 725.62 × 158.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.69x = 115,366.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,366.32/483.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.51

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