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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.12, 719.14 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.12, 719.14 and 235.82 is: 353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.12 : 719.14 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.12/719.14 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.12x = 719.14 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.12x = 169,587.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,587.59/479.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.96

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