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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481, 720.54 and 236.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481, 720.54 and 236.78 is: 354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481 : 720.54 = 236.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481/720.54 = 236.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481x = 720.54 × 236.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481x = 170,609.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,609.46/481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.70

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