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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.68, 723.50 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.68, 723.50 and 238.68 is: 357.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.68 : 723.50 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.68/723.50 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.68x = 723.50 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.68x = 172,684.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,684.98/482.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.76

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