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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.17, 717.53 and 234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.17, 717.53 and 234.70 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.17 : 717.53 = 234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.17/717.53 = 234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.17x = 717.53 × 234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.17x = 168,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,401.32/478.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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