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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.96, 720 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.96, 720 and 236.48 is: 354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.96 : 720 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.96/720 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.96x = 720 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.96x = 170,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,265.60/479.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.75

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