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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.55, 725.15 and 236.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.55, 725.15 and 236.57 is: 354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.55 : 725.15 = 236.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.55/725.15 = 236.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.55x = 725.15 × 236.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.55x = 171,545.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,545.70/483.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.76

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