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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.68, 715.77 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.68, 715.77 and 233.73 is: 350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.68 : 715.77 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.68/715.77 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.68x = 715.77 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.68x = 167,296.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,296.92/477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.23

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