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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.16, 714.98 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.16, 714.98 and 230.08 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.16 : 714.98 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.16/714.98 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.16x = 714.98 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.16x = 164,502.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,502.60/477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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