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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.23, 720.70 and 249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.23, 720.70 and 249.38 is: 374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.23 : 720.70 = 249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.23/720.70 = 249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.23x = 720.70 × 249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.23x = 179,726.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,726.64/480.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.25

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