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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.66, 715.95 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.66, 715.95 and 233.67 is: 350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.66 : 715.95 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.66/715.95 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.66x = 715.95 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.66x = 167,296.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,296.04/477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.24

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