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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.23, 715.56 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.23, 715.56 and 230.28 is: 345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.23 : 715.56 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.23/715.56 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.23x = 715.56 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.23x = 164,780.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,780.37/477.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.28

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