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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.24, 714.08 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.24, 714.08 and 233.16 is: 349.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.24 : 714.08 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.24/714.08 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.24x = 714.08 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.24x = 166,494.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,494.89/476.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.60

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