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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.16, 715.77 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.16, 715.77 and 233.62 is: 350.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.16 : 715.77 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.16/715.77 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.16x = 715.77 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.16x = 167,216.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,216.40/477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.44

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