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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.26, 714.78 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.26, 714.78 and 233.06 is: 349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.26 : 714.78 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.26/714.78 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.26x = 714.78 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.26x = 166,586.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,586.63/476.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.78

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