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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.57, 715.67 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.57, 715.67 and 233.82 is: 350.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.57 : 715.67 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.57/715.67 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.57x = 715.67 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.57x = 167,336.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,336.79/477.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.39

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