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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.21, 717.69 and 234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.21, 717.69 and 234.94 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.21 : 717.69 = 234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.21/717.69 = 234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.21x = 717.69 × 234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.21x = 168,614.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,614.09/478.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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