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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.32, 728.07 and 238.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.32, 728.07 and 238.27 is: 357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.32 : 728.07 = 238.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.32/728.07 = 238.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.32x = 728.07 × 238.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.32x = 173,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,477.24/485.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.45

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