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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.52, 719.28 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.52, 719.28 and 223.20 is: 334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.52 : 719.28 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.52/719.28 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.52x = 719.28 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.52x = 160,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,543.30/479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.80

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