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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.61, 722.49 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.61, 722.49 and 238.16 is: 357.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.61 : 722.49 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.61/722.49 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.61x = 722.49 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.61x = 172,064.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,064.61/481.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.27

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