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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.95, 719.93 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.95, 719.93 and 236.18 is: 354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.95 : 719.93 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.95/719.93 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.95x = 719.93 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.95x = 170,035.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,035.46/479.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.28

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