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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.20, 723.31 and 238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.20, 723.31 and 238.43 is: 357.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.20 : 723.31 = 238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.20/723.31 = 238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.20x = 723.31 × 238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.20x = 172,460.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,460.02/482.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.65

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