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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.80, 714.72 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.80, 714.72 and 233.67 is: 350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.80 : 714.72 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.80/714.72 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.80x = 714.72 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.80x = 167,008.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,008.62/476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.27

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