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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.01, 719.55 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.01, 719.55 and 232.92 is: 349.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.01 : 719.55 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.01/719.55 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.01x = 719.55 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.01x = 167,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,598.64/480.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.16

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