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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 721.48 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 721.48 and 237.72 is: 356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 721.48 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/721.48 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 721.48 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 171,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,510.23/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.24

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