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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.92, 719.76 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.92, 719.76 and 236.40 is: 354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.92 : 719.76 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.92/719.76 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.92x = 719.76 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.92x = 170,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,151.26/479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.54

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