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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.09, 722.60 and 238.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.09, 722.60 and 238.79 is: 357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.09 : 722.60 = 238.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.09/722.60 = 238.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.09x = 722.60 × 238.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.09x = 172,549.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,549.65/482.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.92

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