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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.47, 720.02 and 237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.47, 720.02 and 237.17 is: 355.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.47 : 720.02 = 237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.47/720.02 = 237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.47x = 720.02 × 237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.47x = 170,762.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,762.36/480.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.41

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