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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.38, 720.44 and 236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.38, 720.44 and 236.08 is: 354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.38 : 720.44 = 236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.38/720.44 = 236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.38x = 720.44 × 236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.38x = 170,079.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,079.08/479.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.79

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