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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.58, 715.11 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.58, 715.11 and 233.10 is: 349.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.58 : 715.11 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.58/715.11 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.58x = 715.11 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.58x = 166,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,690.98/476.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.76

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