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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.24, 716.15 and 203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.24, 716.15 and 203.33 is: 305.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.24 : 716.15 = 203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.24/716.15 = 203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.24x = 716.15 × 203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.24x = 145,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,610.18/477.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.11

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