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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.12, 720.28 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.12, 720.28 and 236.68 is: 355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.12 : 720.28 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.12/720.28 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.12x = 720.28 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.12x = 170,475.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,475.87/480.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.07

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