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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.76, 712.56 and 231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.76, 712.56 and 231.92 is: 347.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.76 : 712.56 = 231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.76/712.56 = 231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.76x = 712.56 × 231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.76x = 165,256.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,256.92/475.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.35

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