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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.88, 717.96 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.88, 717.96 and 235.28 is: 352.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.88 : 717.96 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.88/717.96 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.88x = 717.96 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.88x = 168,921.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,921.63/478.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.74

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