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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.86, 721.50 and 237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.86, 721.50 and 237.35 is: 356.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.86 : 721.50 = 237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.86/721.50 = 237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.86x = 721.50 × 237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.86x = 171,244.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,244.42/480.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.12

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