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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.08, 720.64 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.08, 720.64 and 237.84 is: 356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.08 : 720.64 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.08/720.64 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.08x = 720.64 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.08x = 171,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,397.02/481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.28

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