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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.12, 719.28 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.12, 719.28 and 235.92 is: 353.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.12 : 719.28 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.12/719.28 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.12x = 719.28 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.12x = 169,692.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,692.54/480.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.44

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