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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.74, 714.07 and 232.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.74, 714.07 and 232.75 is: 348.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.74 : 714.07 = 232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.74/714.07 = 232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.74x = 714.07 × 232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.74x = 166,199.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,199.79/476.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.62

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