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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.98, 722.99 and 235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.98, 722.99 and 235.39 is: 353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.98 : 722.99 = 235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.98/722.99 = 235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.98x = 722.99 × 235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.98x = 170,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,187.12/481.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.10

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