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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.22, 716.06 and 233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.22, 716.06 and 233.61 is: 350.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.22 : 716.06 = 233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.22/716.06 = 233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.22x = 716.06 × 233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.22x = 167,277.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,277.61/477.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.53

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