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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480, 719.96 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480, 719.96 and 236.44 is: 354.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480 : 719.96 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480/719.96 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480x = 719.96 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480x = 170,227.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,227.34/480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.64

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