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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.31, 716.11 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.31, 716.11 and 233.80 is: 350.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.31 : 716.11 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.31/716.11 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.31x = 716.11 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.31x = 167,426.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,426.52/477.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.77

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