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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.21, 714.35 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.21, 714.35 and 202.32 is: 303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.21 : 714.35 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.21/714.35 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.21x = 714.35 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.21x = 144,527.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,527.80/476.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.49

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