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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.58, 717.60 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.58, 717.60 and 235.22 is: 352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.58 : 717.60 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.58/717.60 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.58x = 717.60 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.58x = 168,793.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,793.87/478.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.70

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