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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.96, 722.58 and 238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.96, 722.58 and 238.36 is: 357.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.96 : 722.58 = 238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.96/722.58 = 238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.96x = 722.58 × 238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.96x = 172,234.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,234.17/481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.36

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