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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.08, 721.50 and 236.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.08, 721.50 and 236.78 is: 355.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.08 : 721.50 = 236.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.08/721.50 = 236.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.08x = 721.50 × 236.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.08x = 170,836.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,836.77/480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.85

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