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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.89, 725.81 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.89, 725.81 and 159.21 is: 238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.89 : 725.81 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.89/725.81 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.89x = 725.81 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.89x = 115,555.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,555.41/483.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.81

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