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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.81, 715.36 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.81, 715.36 and 233.30 is: 350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.81 : 715.36 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.81/715.36 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.81x = 715.36 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.81x = 166,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,893.49/476.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.02

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