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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.40, 723.60 and 238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.40, 723.60 and 238.73 is: 358.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.40 : 723.60 = 238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.40/723.60 = 238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.40x = 723.60 × 238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.40x = 172,741.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,741.41/482.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.09

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