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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.56, 713.32 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.56, 713.32 and 232.56 is: 348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.56 : 713.32 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.56/713.32 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.56x = 713.32 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.56x = 165,889.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,889.70/475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.83

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