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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.32, 720.92 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.32, 720.92 and 236.96 is: 355.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.32 : 720.92 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.32/720.92 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.32x = 720.92 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.32x = 170,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,829.20/480.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.66

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