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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.60, 720.18 and 236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.60, 720.18 and 236.79 is: 354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.60 : 720.18 = 236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.60/720.18 = 236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.60x = 720.18 × 236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.60x = 170,531.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,531.42/480.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.83

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