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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.31, 714.65 and 232.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.31, 714.65 and 232.77 is: 349.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.31 : 714.65 = 232.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.31/714.65 = 232.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.31x = 714.65 × 232.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.31x = 166,347.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,347.92/476.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.24

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