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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.45, 716.18 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.45, 716.18 and 230.76 is: 346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.45 : 716.18 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.45/716.18 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.45x = 716.18 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.45x = 165,264.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,264.54/477.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.14

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