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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.14, 716.71 and 234.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.14, 716.71 and 234.33 is: 351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.14 : 716.71 = 234.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.14/716.71 = 234.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.14x = 716.71 × 234.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.14x = 167,946.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,946.65/478.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.25

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