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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.06, 722.88 and 238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.06, 722.88 and 238.25 is: 357.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.06 : 722.88 = 238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.06/722.88 = 238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.06x = 722.88 × 238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.06x = 172,222.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,222.55/482.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.27

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