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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.02, 716.50 and 231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.02, 716.50 and 231.17 is: 346.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.02 : 716.50 = 231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.02/716.50 = 231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.02x = 716.50 × 231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.02x = 165,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,632.74/478.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.50

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