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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.45, 720.88 and 236.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.45, 720.88 and 236.98 is: 355.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.45 : 720.88 = 236.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.45/720.88 = 236.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.45x = 720.88 × 236.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.45x = 170,834.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,834.14/480.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.57

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