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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.05, 714.30 and 232.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.05, 714.30 and 232.75 is: 349.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.05 : 714.30 = 232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.05/714.30 = 232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.05x = 714.30 × 232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.05x = 166,253.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,253.33/476.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.24

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