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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.06, 716.78 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.06, 716.78 and 231.14 is: 346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.06 : 716.78 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.06/716.78 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.06x = 716.78 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.06x = 165,676.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,676.53/478.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.56

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