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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.66, 722.60 and 234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.66, 722.60 and 234.68 is: 352.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.66 : 722.60 = 234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.66/722.60 = 234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.66x = 722.60 × 234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.66x = 169,578.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,578.59/481.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.07

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