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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.34, 719.24 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.34, 719.24 and 236.07 is: 354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.34 : 719.24 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.34/719.24 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.34x = 719.24 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.34x = 169,789.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,789.81/479.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.22

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