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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.03, 713.47 and 231.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.03, 713.47 and 231.99 is: 347.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.03 : 713.47 = 231.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.03/713.47 = 231.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.03x = 713.47 × 231.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.03x = 165,517.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,517.91/476.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.71

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