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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.14, 722.46 and 238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.14, 722.46 and 238.42 is: 357.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.14 : 722.46 = 238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.14/722.46 = 238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.14x = 722.46 × 238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.14x = 172,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,248.91/482.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.26

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