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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.32, 713.95 and 232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.32, 713.95 and 232.30 is: 348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.32 : 713.95 = 232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.32/713.95 = 232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.32x = 713.95 × 232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.32x = 165,850.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,850.59/476.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.19

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