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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.93, 721.46 and 237.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.93, 721.46 and 237.46 is: 356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.93 : 721.46 = 237.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.93/721.46 = 237.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.93x = 721.46 × 237.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.93x = 171,317.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,317.89/480.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.22

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