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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.73, 718.16 and 235.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.73, 718.16 and 235.19 is: 352.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.73 : 718.16 = 235.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.73/718.16 = 235.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.73x = 718.16 × 235.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.73x = 168,899.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,899.28/478.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.81

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