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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.43, 722.52 and 238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.43, 722.52 and 238.17 is: 356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.43 : 722.52 = 238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.43/722.52 = 238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.43x = 722.52 × 238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.43x = 172,082.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,082.59/482.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.70

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