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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.08, 719.66 and 236.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.08, 719.66 and 236.47 is: 354.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.08 : 719.66 = 236.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.08/719.66 = 236.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.08x = 719.66 × 236.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.08x = 170,177.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,177.48/480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.48

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