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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480, 720.06 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480, 720.06 and 236.46 is: 354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480 : 720.06 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480/720.06 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480x = 720.06 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480x = 170,265.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,265.39/480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.72

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