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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.50, 721.88 and 237.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.50, 721.88 and 237.86 is: 356.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.50 : 721.88 = 237.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.50/721.88 = 237.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.50x = 721.88 × 237.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.50x = 171,706.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,706.38/481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.61

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