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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.05, 722.62 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.05, 722.62 and 238.14 is: 356.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.05 : 722.62 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.05/722.62 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.05x = 722.62 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.05x = 172,085.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,085.02/482.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.98

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