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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.55, 722.04 and 234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.55, 722.04 and 234.27 is: 351.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.55 : 722.04 = 234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.55/722.04 = 234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.55x = 722.04 × 234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.55x = 169,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,152.31/481.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.27

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