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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.48, 715.60 and 233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.48, 715.60 and 233.68 is: 350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.48 : 715.60 = 233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.48/715.60 = 233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.48x = 715.60 × 233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.48x = 167,221.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,221.41/477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.22

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