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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.26, 716.10 and 234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.26, 716.10 and 234.02 is: 351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.26 : 716.10 = 234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.26/716.10 = 234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.26x = 716.10 × 234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.26x = 167,581.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,581.72/477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.13

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