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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.56, 715.50 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.56, 715.50 and 233.78 is: 350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.56 : 715.50 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.56/715.50 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.56x = 715.50 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.56x = 167,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,269.59/477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.26

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