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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.95, 722.61 and 235.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.95, 722.61 and 235.05 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.95 : 722.61 = 235.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.95/722.61 = 235.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.95x = 722.61 × 235.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.95x = 169,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,849.48/481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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