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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.01, 714.42 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.01, 714.42 and 232.74 is: 349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.01 : 714.42 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.01/714.42 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.01x = 714.42 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.01x = 166,274.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,274.11/476.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.31

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