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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.17, 716.85 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.17, 716.85 and 234.36 is: 351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.17 : 716.85 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.17/716.85 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.17x = 716.85 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.17x = 168,000.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,000.97/478.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.34

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