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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.52, 720.96 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.52, 720.96 and 236.89 is: 355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.52 : 720.96 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.52/720.96 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.52x = 720.96 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.52x = 170,788.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,788.21/480.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.42

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