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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.77, 715.18 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.77, 715.18 and 233.50 is: 350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.77 : 715.18 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.77/715.18 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.77x = 715.18 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.77x = 166,994.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,994.53/476.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.26

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