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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.82, 719.44 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.82, 719.44 and 236.04 is: 353.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.82 : 719.44 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.82/719.44 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.82x = 719.44 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.82x = 169,816.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,816.62/479.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.92

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