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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.27, 715.95 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.27, 715.95 and 233.64 is: 350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.27 : 715.95 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.27/715.95 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.27x = 715.95 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.27x = 167,274.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,274.56/477.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.48

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