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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.88, 720.48 and 236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.88, 720.48 and 236.80 is: 354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.88 : 720.48 = 236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.88/720.48 = 236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.88x = 720.48 × 236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.88x = 170,609.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,609.66/480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.79

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