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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.30, 714.99 and 233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.30, 714.99 and 233.97 is: 350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.30 : 714.99 = 233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.30/714.99 = 233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.30x = 714.99 × 233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.30x = 167,286.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,286.21/477.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.48

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