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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.81, 719.01 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.81, 719.01 and 236.52 is: 354.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.81 : 719.01 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.81/719.01 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.81x = 719.01 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.81x = 170,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,060.25/479.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.43

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