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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.85, 720.94 and 237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.85, 720.94 and 237.32 is: 355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.85 : 720.94 = 237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.85/720.94 = 237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.85x = 720.94 × 237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.85x = 171,093.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,093.48/480.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.81

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