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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.13, 713.14 and 231.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.13, 713.14 and 231.86 is: 348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.13 : 713.14 = 231.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.13/713.14 = 231.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.13x = 713.14 × 231.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.13x = 165,349.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,349.84/475.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.01

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