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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.17, 722.04 and 237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.17, 722.04 and 237.69 is: 356.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.17 : 722.04 = 237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.17/722.04 = 237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.17x = 722.04 × 237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.17x = 171,621.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,621.69/481.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.68

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