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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.92, 714.26 and 232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.92, 714.26 and 232.68 is: 348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.92 : 714.26 = 232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.92/714.26 = 232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.92x = 714.26 × 232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.92x = 166,194.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,194.02/476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.47

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