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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.85, 719.44 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.85, 719.44 and 236.32 is: 354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.85 : 719.44 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.85/719.44 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.85x = 719.44 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.85x = 170,018.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,018.06/479.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.32

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