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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 713.58 and 232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 713.58 and 232.18 is: 348.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 713.58 = 232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/713.58 = 232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 713.58 × 232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 165,679.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,679.00/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.48

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