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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.33, 716.28 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.33, 716.28 and 233.88 is: 350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.33 : 716.28 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.33/716.28 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.33x = 716.28 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.33x = 167,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,523.57/477.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.96

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