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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.42, 720.93 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.42, 720.93 and 236.94 is: 355.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.42 : 720.93 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.42/720.93 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.42x = 720.93 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.42x = 170,817.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,817.15/480.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.56

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