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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.33, 715.92 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.33, 715.92 and 233.79 is: 350.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.33 : 715.92 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.33/715.92 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.33x = 715.92 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.33x = 167,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,374.94/477.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.65

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