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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.37, 712.60 and 231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.37, 712.60 and 231.76 is: 347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.37 : 712.60 = 231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.37/712.60 = 231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.37x = 712.60 × 231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.37x = 165,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,152.49/475.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.42

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