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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.29, 714.89 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.29, 714.89 and 233.30 is: 349.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.29 : 714.89 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.29/714.89 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.29x = 714.89 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.29x = 166,786.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,786.21/477.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.44

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