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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.53, 719.25 and 223.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.53, 719.25 and 223.03 is: 334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.53 : 719.25 = 223.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.53/719.25 = 223.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.53x = 719.25 × 223.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.53x = 160,414.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,414.33/479.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.52

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