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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.85, 722.44 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.85, 722.44 and 238.32 is: 357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.85 : 722.44 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.85/722.44 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.85x = 722.44 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.85x = 172,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,171.90/481.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.31

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