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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.20, 721.10 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.20, 721.10 and 237.44 is: 355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.20 : 721.10 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.20/721.10 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.20x = 721.10 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.20x = 171,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,217.98/481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.81

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