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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.44, 723.80 and 235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.44, 723.80 and 235.66 is: 353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.44 : 723.80 = 235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.44/723.80 = 235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.44x = 723.80 × 235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.44x = 170,570.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,570.71/482.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.56

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