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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.06, 721.03 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.06, 721.03 and 233.91 is: 350.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.06 : 721.03 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.06/721.03 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.06x = 721.03 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.06x = 168,657.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,657.35/481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.60

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