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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.82, 719.98 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.82, 719.98 and 223.50 is: 335.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.82 : 719.98 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.82/719.98 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.82x = 719.98 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.82x = 160,915.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,915.53/479.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.37

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