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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.97, 721.59 and 237.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.97, 721.59 and 237.43 is: 356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.97 : 721.59 = 237.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.97/721.59 = 237.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.97x = 721.59 × 237.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.97x = 171,327.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,327.11/480.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.21

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