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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.32, 713.18 and 228.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.32, 713.18 and 228.41 is: 342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.32 : 713.18 = 228.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.32/713.18 = 228.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.32x = 713.18 × 228.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.32x = 162,894.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,894.45/475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.70

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