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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.09, 722.79 and 238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.09, 722.79 and 238.55 is: 357.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.09 : 722.79 = 238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.09/722.79 = 238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.09x = 722.79 × 238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.09x = 172,417.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,417.94/482.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.65

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