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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.96, 715.71 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.96, 715.71 and 233.51 is: 350.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.96 : 715.71 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.96/715.71 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.96x = 715.71 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.96x = 167,124.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,124.10/476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.39

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