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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.23, 665.44 and 272.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.23, 665.44 and 272.35 is: 375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.23 : 665.44 = 272.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.23/665.44 = 272.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.23x = 665.44 × 272.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.23x = 181,232.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,232.58/482.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.82

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