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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.02, 715.55 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.02, 715.55 and 233.75 is: 350.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.02 : 715.55 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.02/715.55 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.02x = 715.55 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.02x = 167,259.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,259.81/477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.63

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