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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.20, 719.33 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.20, 719.33 and 232.92 is: 348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.20 : 719.33 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.20/719.33 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.20x = 719.33 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.20x = 167,545.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,545.18/480.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.91

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