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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.80, 725.81 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.80, 725.81 and 159.15 is: 238.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.80 : 725.81 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.80/725.81 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.80x = 725.81 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.80x = 115,511.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,511.87/483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.76

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