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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.31, 714.19 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.31, 714.19 and 232.53 is: 348.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.31 : 714.19 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.31/714.19 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.31x = 714.19 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.31x = 166,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,070.60/476.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.66

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