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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.36, 720.44 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.36, 720.44 and 236.72 is: 355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.36 : 720.44 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.36/720.44 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.36x = 720.44 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.36x = 170,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,542.56/480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.03

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