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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.69, 725.44 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.69, 725.44 and 236.64 is: 354.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.69 : 725.44 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.69/725.44 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.69x = 725.44 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.69x = 171,668.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,668.12/483.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.91

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