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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.88, 724.40 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.88, 724.40 and 236 is: 354.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.88 : 724.40 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.88/724.40 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.88x = 724.40 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.88x = 170,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,958.40/482.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.04

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