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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.58, 721.91 and 237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.58, 721.91 and 237.98 is: 356.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.58 : 721.91 = 237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.58/721.91 = 237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.58x = 721.91 × 237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.58x = 171,795.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,795.34/481.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.74

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