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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.26, 714.60 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.26, 714.60 and 233.02 is: 349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.26 : 714.60 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.26/714.60 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.26x = 714.60 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.26x = 166,516.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,516.09/476.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.63

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