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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.18, 723.56 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.18, 723.56 and 235.98 is: 354.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.18 : 723.56 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.18/723.56 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.18x = 723.56 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.18x = 170,745.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,745.69/482.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.11

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