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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.13, 720.18 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.13, 720.18 and 233.04 is: 349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.13 : 720.18 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.13/720.18 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.13x = 720.18 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.13x = 167,830.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,830.75/480.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.55

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