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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.10, 715.87 and 233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.10, 715.87 and 233.49 is: 350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.10 : 715.87 = 233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.10/715.87 = 233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.10x = 715.87 × 233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.10x = 167,148.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,148.49/477.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.34

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