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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.97, 718.35 and 232.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.97, 718.35 and 232.17 is: 348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.97 : 718.35 = 232.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.97/718.35 = 232.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.97x = 718.35 × 232.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.97x = 166,775.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,775.73/478.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.20

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