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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.14, 722.92 and 234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.14, 722.92 and 234.86 is: 352.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.14 : 722.92 = 234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.14/722.92 = 234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.14x = 722.92 × 234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.14x = 169,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,784.99/482.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.15

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