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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.16, 713.48 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.16, 713.48 and 229.08 is: 343.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.16 : 713.48 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.16/713.48 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.16x = 713.48 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.16x = 163,444.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,444.00/476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.25

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