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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.20, 717.30 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.20, 717.30 and 235.20 is: 352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.20 : 717.30 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.20/717.30 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.20x = 717.30 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.20x = 168,708.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,708.96/478.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.80

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