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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.01, 714.84 and 233.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.01, 714.84 and 233.71 is: 350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.01 : 714.84 = 233.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.01/714.84 = 233.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.01x = 714.84 × 233.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.01x = 167,065.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,065.26/477.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.23

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