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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.73, 719.66 and 236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.73, 719.66 and 236.19 is: 354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.73 : 719.66 = 236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.73/719.66 = 236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.73x = 719.66 × 236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.73x = 169,976.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,976.50/479.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.32

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