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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.08, 714.05 and 232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.08, 714.05 and 232.54 is: 348.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.08 : 714.05 = 232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.08/714.05 = 232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.08x = 714.05 × 232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.08x = 166,043.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,043.11/476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.77

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