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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.96, 722.26 and 238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.96, 722.26 and 238.66 is: 357.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.96 : 722.26 = 238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.96/722.26 = 238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.96x = 722.26 × 238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.96x = 172,374.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,374.57/481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.65

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