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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.36, 722.16 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.36, 722.16 and 237.52 is: 356.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.36 : 722.16 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.36/722.16 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.36x = 722.16 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.36x = 171,527.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,527.44/481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.34

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