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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.12, 721.78 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.12, 721.78 and 237.68 is: 356.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.12 : 721.78 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.12/721.78 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.12x = 721.78 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.12x = 171,552.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,552.67/481.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.57

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