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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.82, 720.88 and 237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.82, 720.88 and 237.01 is: 355.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.82 : 720.88 = 237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.82/720.88 = 237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.82x = 720.88 × 237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.82x = 170,855.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,855.77/480.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.34

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