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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.67, 714.10 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.67, 714.10 and 232.46 is: 348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.67 : 714.10 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.67/714.10 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.67x = 714.10 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.67x = 165,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,999.69/476.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.25

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