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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.33, 720.78 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.33, 720.78 and 236.88 is: 355.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.33 : 720.78 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.33/720.78 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.33x = 720.78 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.33x = 170,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,738.37/480.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.46

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