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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.46, 718.02 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.46, 718.02 and 235.20 is: 352.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.46 : 718.02 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.46/718.02 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.46x = 718.02 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.46x = 168,878.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,878.30/479.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.23

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