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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.50, 719.94 and 236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.50, 719.94 and 236.69 is: 354.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.50 : 719.94 = 236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.50/719.94 = 236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.50x = 719.94 × 236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.50x = 170,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,402.60/480.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.64

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