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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.42, 713.21 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.42, 713.21 and 231.96 is: 347.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.42 : 713.21 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.42/713.21 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.42x = 713.21 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.42x = 165,437.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,437.71/475.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.98

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