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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.99, 724.51 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.99, 724.51 and 236.42 is: 354.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.99 : 724.51 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.99/724.51 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.99x = 724.51 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.99x = 171,287.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,287.05/482.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.64

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