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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.45, 725.04 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.45, 725.04 and 236.54 is: 354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.45 : 725.04 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.45/725.04 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.45x = 725.04 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.45x = 171,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,497.34/483.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.74

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