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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.29, 722.13 and 234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.29, 722.13 and 234.63 is: 352.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.29 : 722.13 = 234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.29/722.13 = 234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.29x = 722.13 × 234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.29x = 169,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,433.80/481.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.04

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