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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.94, 723 and 238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.94, 723 and 238.40 is: 357.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.94 : 723 = 238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.94/723 = 238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.94x = 723 × 238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.94x = 172,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,363.20/481.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.64

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