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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.37, 714.10 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.37, 714.10 and 232.76 is: 348.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.37 : 714.10 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.37/714.10 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.37x = 714.10 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.37x = 166,213.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,213.92/476.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.92

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