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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.99, 725.68 and 159.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.99, 725.68 and 159.31 is: 238.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.99 : 725.68 = 159.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.99/725.68 = 159.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.99x = 725.68 × 159.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.99x = 115,608.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,608.08/483.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.86

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