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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.09, 719.70 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.09, 719.70 and 233.15 is: 349.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.09 : 719.70 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.09/719.70 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.09x = 719.70 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.09x = 167,793.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,793.58/480.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.50

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