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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.64, 716.64 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.64, 716.64 and 234.24 is: 351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.64 : 716.64 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.64/716.64 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.64x = 716.64 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.64x = 167,865.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,865.75/477.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.45

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