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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.43, 723.18 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.43, 723.18 and 238.68 is: 357.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.43 : 723.18 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.43/723.18 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.43x = 723.18 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.43x = 172,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,608.60/482.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.79

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