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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.52, 714.92 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.52, 714.92 and 233.12 is: 349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.52 : 714.92 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.52/714.92 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.52x = 714.92 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.52x = 166,657.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,657.41/476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.74

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