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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.18, 723.25 and 238.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.18, 723.25 and 238.63 is: 357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.18 : 723.25 = 238.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.18/723.25 = 238.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.18x = 723.25 × 238.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.18x = 172,589.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,589.15/482.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.94

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