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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.14, 720.46 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.14, 720.46 and 236.66 is: 355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.14 : 720.46 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.14/720.46 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.14x = 720.46 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.14x = 170,504.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,504.06/480.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.11

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