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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.40, 720.60 and 237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.40, 720.60 and 237.40 is: 356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.40 : 720.60 = 237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.40/720.60 = 237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.40x = 720.60 × 237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.40x = 171,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,070.44/480.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.10

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