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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.13, 714.29 and 232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.13, 714.29 and 232.66 is: 349.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.13 : 714.29 = 232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.13/714.29 = 232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.13x = 714.29 × 232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.13x = 166,186.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,186.71/476.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.04

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