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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.72, 725.61 and 159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.72, 725.61 and 159.09 is: 238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.72 : 725.61 = 159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.72/725.61 = 159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.72x = 725.61 × 159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.72x = 115,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,437.29/483.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.64

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