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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.45, 714.15 and 232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.45, 714.15 and 232.43 is: 348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.45 : 714.15 = 232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.45/714.15 = 232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.45x = 714.15 × 232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.45x = 165,986.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,986.31/476.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.39

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