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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 721.80 and 237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 721.80 and 237.71 is: 356.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 721.80 = 237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/721.80 = 237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 721.80 × 237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 171,580.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,580.88/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.48

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