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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.53, 720.26 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.53, 720.26 and 237.23 is: 355.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.53 : 720.26 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.53/720.26 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.53x = 720.26 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.53x = 170,862.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,862.49/480.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.57

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