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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.20, 713.60 and 232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.20, 713.60 and 232.45 is: 348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.20 : 713.60 = 232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.20/713.60 = 232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.20x = 713.60 × 232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.20x = 165,872.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,872.75/476.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.33

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