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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.48, 717.12 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.48, 717.12 and 235.12 is: 352.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.48 : 717.12 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.48/717.12 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.48x = 717.12 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.48x = 168,609.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,609.25/478.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.39

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