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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.05, 713.80 and 232.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.05, 713.80 and 232.33 is: 348.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.05 : 713.80 = 232.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.05/713.80 = 232.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.05x = 713.80 × 232.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.05x = 165,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,837.15/476.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.36

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