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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.96, 721.44 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.96, 721.44 and 237.24 is: 355.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.96 : 721.44 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.96/721.44 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.96x = 721.44 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.96x = 171,154.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,154.43/480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.86

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