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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.93, 719.57 and 236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.93, 719.57 and 236.27 is: 354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.93 : 719.57 = 236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.93/719.57 = 236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.93x = 719.57 × 236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.93x = 170,013.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,013.86/479.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.25

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