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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478, 716.04 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478, 716.04 and 233.78 is: 350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478 : 716.04 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478/716.04 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478x = 716.04 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478x = 167,395.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,395.83/478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.20

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