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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.30, 715.59 and 233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.30, 715.59 and 233.61 is: 350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.30 : 715.59 = 233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.30/715.59 = 233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.30x = 715.59 × 233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.30x = 167,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,168.98/477.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.24

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