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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.77, 713.85 and 232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.77, 713.85 and 232.30 is: 348.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.77 : 713.85 = 232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.77/713.85 = 232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.77x = 713.85 × 232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.77x = 165,823.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,823.79/475.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.54

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