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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.05, 719.16 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.05, 719.16 and 232.80 is: 348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.05 : 719.16 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.05/719.16 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.05x = 719.16 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.05x = 167,420.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,420.45/480.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.76

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