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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.13, 714.64 and 232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.13, 714.64 and 232.86 is: 349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.13 : 714.64 = 232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.13/714.64 = 232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.13x = 714.64 × 232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.13x = 166,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,411.07/476.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.51

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