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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.82, 713.64 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.82, 713.64 and 232.52 is: 348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.82 : 713.64 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.82/713.64 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.82x = 713.64 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.82x = 165,935.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,935.57/475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.74

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