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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.33, 719.79 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.33, 719.79 and 236.32 is: 354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.33 : 719.79 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.33/719.79 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.33x = 719.79 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.33x = 170,098.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,098.09/480.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.13

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