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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.80, 725.85 and 159.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.80, 725.85 and 159.19 is: 238.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.80 : 725.85 = 159.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.80/725.85 = 159.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.80x = 725.85 × 159.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.80x = 115,546.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,546.25/483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.83

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