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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.72, 713.81 and 232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.72, 713.81 and 232.11 is: 348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.72 : 713.81 = 232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.72/713.81 = 232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.72x = 713.81 × 232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.72x = 165,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,681.28/475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.28

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