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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.19, 722.96 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.19, 722.96 and 235.31 is: 352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.19 : 722.96 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.19/722.96 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.19x = 722.96 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.19x = 170,115.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,115.81/482.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.80

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