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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.51, 719.57 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.51, 719.57 and 236.03 is: 354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.51 : 719.57 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.51/719.57 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.51x = 719.57 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.51x = 169,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,842.50/479.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.20

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