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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.96, 723.14 and 238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.96, 723.14 and 238.48 is: 357.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.96 : 723.14 = 238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.96/723.14 = 238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.96x = 723.14 × 238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.96x = 172,454.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,454.43/481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.82

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