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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.10, 714.48 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.10, 714.48 and 233.02 is: 348.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.10 : 714.48 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.10/714.48 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.10x = 714.48 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.10x = 166,488.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,488.13/477.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.96

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