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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.27, 721.98 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.27, 721.98 and 237.80 is: 356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.27 : 721.98 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.27/721.98 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.27x = 721.98 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.27x = 171,683.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,683.23/481.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.73

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