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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.52, 716.60 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.52, 716.60 and 234.20 is: 351.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.52 : 716.60 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.52/716.60 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.52x = 716.60 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.52x = 167,827.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,827.72/477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.46

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