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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.92, 715.84 and 230.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.92, 715.84 and 230.29 is: 345.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.92 : 715.84 = 230.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.92/715.84 = 230.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.92x = 715.84 × 230.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.92x = 164,851.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,851.43/476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.66

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