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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.34, 721.33 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.34, 721.33 and 238.04 is: 356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.34 : 721.33 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.34/721.33 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.34x = 721.33 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.34x = 171,701.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,701.19/481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.71

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