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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.42, 715.01 and 233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.42, 715.01 and 233.18 is: 349.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.42 : 715.01 = 233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.42/715.01 = 233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.42x = 715.01 × 233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.42x = 166,726.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,726.03/477.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.22

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