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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.35, 714.62 and 233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.35, 714.62 and 233.01 is: 349.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.35 : 714.62 = 233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.35/714.62 = 233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.35x = 714.62 × 233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.35x = 166,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,514.19/476.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.56

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