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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.98, 720.18 and 236.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.98, 720.18 and 236.37 is: 354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.98 : 720.18 = 236.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.98/720.18 = 236.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.98x = 720.18 × 236.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.98x = 170,228.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,228.95/479.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.66

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