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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.52, 720.98 and 236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.52, 720.98 and 236.92 is: 355.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.52 : 720.98 = 236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.52/720.98 = 236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.52x = 720.98 × 236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.52x = 170,814.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,814.58/480.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.48

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