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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.09, 722.70 and 235.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.09, 722.70 and 235.15 is: 352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.09 : 722.70 = 235.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.09/722.70 = 235.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.09x = 722.70 × 235.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.09x = 169,942.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,942.91/482.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.51

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