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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.57, 713.34 and 232.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.57, 713.34 and 232.03 is: 348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.57 : 713.34 = 232.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.57/713.34 = 232.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.57x = 713.34 × 232.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.57x = 165,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,517.17/475.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.04

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