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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.12, 722.28 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.12, 722.28 and 238.60 is: 357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.12 : 722.28 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.12/722.28 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.12x = 722.28 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.12x = 172,336.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,336.01/482.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.45

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