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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.24, 720.70 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.24, 720.70 and 236.70 is: 355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.24 : 720.70 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.24/720.70 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.24x = 720.70 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.24x = 170,589.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,589.10/480.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.22

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