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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.47, 712.62 and 232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.47, 712.62 and 232.29 is: 348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.47 : 712.62 = 232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.47/712.62 = 232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.47x = 712.62 × 232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.47x = 165,534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,534.50/475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.15

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