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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.82, 714.78 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.82, 714.78 and 233.28 is: 349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.82 : 714.78 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.82/714.78 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.82x = 714.78 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.82x = 166,743.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,743.88/476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.70

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