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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.13, 716.14 and 233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.13, 716.14 and 233.86 is: 351.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.13 : 716.14 = 233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.13/716.14 = 233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.13x = 716.14 × 233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.13x = 167,476.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,476.50/477.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.01

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