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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.26, 719.02 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.26, 719.02 and 235.50 is: 353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.26 : 719.02 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.26/719.02 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.26x = 719.02 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.26x = 169,329.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,329.21/479.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.31

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