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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.80, 715.27 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.80, 715.27 and 233.34 is: 350.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.80 : 715.27 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.80/715.27 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.80x = 715.27 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.80x = 166,900.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,900.52/476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.04

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