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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.52, 722.78 and 238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.52, 722.78 and 238.20 is: 357.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.52 : 722.78 = 238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.52/722.78 = 238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.52x = 722.78 × 238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.52x = 172,165.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,165.01/481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.55

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