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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.20, 722.06 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.20, 722.06 and 237.93 is: 357.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.20 : 722.06 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.20/722.06 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.20x = 722.06 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.20x = 171,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,799.74/481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.02

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