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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.49, 715.29 and 233.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.49, 715.29 and 233.29 is: 349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.49 : 715.29 = 233.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.49/715.29 = 233.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.49x = 715.29 × 233.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.49x = 166,870.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,870.00/477.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.47

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