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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.01, 713.34 and 232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.01, 713.34 and 232.71 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.01 : 713.34 = 232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.01/713.34 = 232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.01x = 713.34 × 232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.01x = 165,998.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,998.68/476.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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