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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.41, 720.71 and 236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.41, 720.71 and 236.81 is: 355.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.41 : 720.71 = 236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.41/720.71 = 236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.41x = 720.71 × 236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.41x = 170,670.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,670.15/480.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.26

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