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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.73, 713.59 and 232.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.73, 713.59 and 232.19 is: 348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.73 : 713.59 = 232.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.73/713.59 = 232.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.73x = 713.59 × 232.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.73x = 165,688.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,688.46/475.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.28

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