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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.88, 720.96 and 237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.88, 720.96 and 237.28 is: 355.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.88 : 720.96 = 237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.88/720.96 = 237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.88x = 720.96 × 237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.88x = 171,069.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,069.39/480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.74

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