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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.89, 723.29 and 238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.89, 723.29 and 238.59 is: 358.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.89 : 723.29 = 238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.89/723.29 = 238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.89x = 723.29 × 238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.89x = 172,570.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,570.36/481.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.11

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