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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.38, 719.34 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.38, 719.34 and 222.88 is: 334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.38 : 719.34 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.38/719.34 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.38x = 719.34 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.38x = 160,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,326.50/479.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.45

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