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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.44, 726.80 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.44, 726.80 and 237.66 is: 356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.44 : 726.80 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.44/726.80 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.44x = 726.80 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.44x = 172,730.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,730.10/484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.56

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