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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.34, 723.74 and 238.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.34, 723.74 and 238.81 is: 358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.34 : 723.74 = 238.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.34/723.74 = 238.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.34x = 723.74 × 238.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.34x = 172,833.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,833.35/482.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.32

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