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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.79, 722.63 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.79, 722.63 and 234.92 is: 352.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.79 : 722.63 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.79/722.63 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.79x = 722.63 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.79x = 169,762.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,762.63/481.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.36

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