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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.14, 720.96 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.14, 720.96 and 237.42 is: 355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.14 : 720.96 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.14/720.96 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.14x = 720.96 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.14x = 171,170.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,170.32/481.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.76

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