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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.92, 713.64 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.92, 713.64 and 228.96 is: 343.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.92 : 713.64 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.92/713.64 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.92x = 713.64 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.92x = 163,395.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,395.01/475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.32

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