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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.39, 720.09 and 236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.39, 720.09 and 236.58 is: 354.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.39 : 720.09 = 236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.39/720.09 = 236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.39x = 720.09 × 236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.39x = 170,358.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,358.89/480.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.63

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