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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.66, 718.94 and 236.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.66, 718.94 and 236.35 is: 354.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.66 : 718.94 = 236.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.66/718.94 = 236.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.66x = 718.94 × 236.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.66x = 169,922.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,922.96/479.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.26

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