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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.59, 721.76 and 238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.59, 721.76 and 238.19 is: 356.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.59 : 721.76 = 238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.59/721.76 = 238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.59x = 721.76 × 238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.59x = 171,911.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,911.21/481.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.97

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