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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.52, 713.94 and 232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.52, 713.94 and 232.44 is: 348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.52 : 713.94 = 232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.52/713.94 = 232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.52x = 713.94 × 232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.52x = 165,948.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,948.21/476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.25

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