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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.08, 715.76 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.08, 715.76 and 233.78 is: 350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.08 : 715.76 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.08/715.76 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.08x = 715.76 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.08x = 167,325.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,325.63/477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.73

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