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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.10, 723.06 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.10, 723.06 and 238.50 is: 357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.10 : 723.06 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.10/723.06 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.10x = 723.06 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.10x = 172,449.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,449.81/482.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.71

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