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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.97, 718.68 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.97, 718.68 and 235.37 is: 353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.97 : 718.68 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.97/718.68 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.97x = 718.68 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.97x = 169,152.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,152.12/478.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.16

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