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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.84, 715.14 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.84, 715.14 and 233.44 is: 350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.84 : 715.14 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.84/715.14 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.84x = 715.14 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.84x = 166,942.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,942.28/476.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.10

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