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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.26, 721.98 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.26, 721.98 and 237.18 is: 355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.26 : 721.98 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.26/721.98 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.26x = 721.98 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.26x = 171,239.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,239.22/481.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.81

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