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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.82, 722.38 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.82, 722.38 and 238.01 is: 356.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.82 : 722.38 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.82/722.38 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.82x = 722.38 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.82x = 171,933.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,933.66/481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.84

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