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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.93, 715.46 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.93, 715.46 and 233.46 is: 350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.93 : 715.46 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.93/715.46 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.93x = 715.46 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.93x = 167,030.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,030.12/476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.22

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