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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.46, 721.02 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.46, 721.02 and 237.20 is: 355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.46 : 721.02 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.46/721.02 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.46x = 721.02 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.46x = 171,025.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,025.94/481.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.22

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