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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.98, 720.18 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.98, 720.18 and 236.56 is: 354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.98 : 720.18 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.98/720.18 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.98x = 720.18 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.98x = 170,365.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,365.78/479.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.94

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