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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.38, 721.94 and 237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.38, 721.94 and 237.08 is: 356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.38 : 721.94 = 237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.38/721.94 = 237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.38x = 721.94 × 237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.38x = 171,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,157.54/480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.30

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