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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.42, 714.62 and 232.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.42, 714.62 and 232.91 is: 349.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.42 : 714.62 = 232.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.42/714.62 = 232.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.42x = 714.62 × 232.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.42x = 166,441.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,441.83/476.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.36

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