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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.46, 714.90 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.46, 714.90 and 233.22 is: 349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.46 : 714.90 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.46/714.90 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.46x = 714.90 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.46x = 166,728.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,728.98/476.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.93

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