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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.98, 723 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.98, 723 and 238.44 is: 357.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.98 : 723 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.98/723 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.98x = 723 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.98x = 172,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,392.12/481.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.67

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