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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.24, 724.38 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.24, 724.38 and 194.46 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.24 : 724.38 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.24/724.38 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.24x = 724.38 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.24x = 140,862.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,862.93/483.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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