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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.31, 717.66 and 234.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.31, 717.66 and 234.83 is: 352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.31 : 717.66 = 234.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.31/717.66 = 234.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.31x = 717.66 × 234.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.31x = 168,529.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,529.89/478.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.35

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