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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.41, 717.36 and 231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.41, 717.36 and 231.53 is: 347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.41 : 717.36 = 231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.41/717.36 = 231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.41x = 717.36 × 231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.41x = 166,085.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,085.91/478.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.17

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