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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.54, 716.31 and 234.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.54, 716.31 and 234.05 is: 351.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.54 : 716.31 = 234.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.54/716.31 = 234.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.54x = 716.31 × 234.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.54x = 167,648.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,648.77/477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.07

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