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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.75, 722.79 and 238.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.75, 722.79 and 238.45 is: 357.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.75 : 722.79 = 238.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.75/722.79 = 238.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.75x = 722.79 × 238.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.75x = 172,349.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,349.28/481.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.76

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