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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.87, 723.35 and 238.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.87, 723.35 and 238.65 is: 357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.87 : 723.35 = 238.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.87/723.35 = 238.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.87x = 723.35 × 238.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.87x = 172,628.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,628.07/482.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.51

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