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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.41, 724.87 and 236.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.41, 724.87 and 236.63 is: 354.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.41 : 724.87 = 236.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.41/724.87 = 236.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.41x = 724.87 × 236.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.41x = 171,523.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,523.70/483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.82

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