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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.16, 718.56 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.16, 718.56 and 235.80 is: 353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.16 : 718.56 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.16/718.56 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.16x = 718.56 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.16x = 169,436.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,436.45/479.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.61

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