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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.02, 721.26 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.02, 721.26 and 237.78 is: 356.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.02 : 721.26 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.02/721.26 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.02x = 721.26 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.02x = 171,501.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,501.20/481.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.54

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