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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.23, 718.89 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.23, 718.89 and 235.54 is: 353.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.23 : 718.89 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.23/718.89 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.23x = 718.89 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.23x = 169,327.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,327.35/479.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.33

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