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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.69, 719.85 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.69, 719.85 and 236.22 is: 354.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.69 : 719.85 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.69/719.85 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.69x = 719.85 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.69x = 170,041.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,041.15/479.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.48

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