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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.01, 714.01 and 229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.01, 714.01 and 229.24 is: 343.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.01 : 714.01 = 229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.01/714.01 = 229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.01x = 714.01 × 229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.01x = 163,677.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,677.75/476.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.85

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