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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.05, 722.03 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.05, 722.03 and 237.74 is: 356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.05 : 722.03 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.05/722.03 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.05x = 722.03 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.05x = 171,655.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,655.41/481.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.83

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