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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.86, 723 and 238.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.86, 723 and 238.35 is: 357.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.86 : 723 = 238.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.86/723 = 238.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.86x = 723 × 238.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.86x = 172,327.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,327.05/481.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.63

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