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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.87, 721.26 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.87, 721.26 and 237.54 is: 356.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.87 : 721.26 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.87/721.26 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.87x = 721.26 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.87x = 171,328.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,328.10/480.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.29

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