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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.48, 712.62 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.48, 712.62 and 232.08 is: 347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.48 : 712.62 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.48/712.62 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.48x = 712.62 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.48x = 165,384.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,384.85/475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.83

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