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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.16, 714 and 241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.16, 714 and 241.62 is: 362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.16 : 714 = 241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.16/714 = 241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.16x = 714 × 241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.16x = 172,516.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,516.68/476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.31

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