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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.13, 710.10 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.13, 710.10 and 229.84 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.13 : 710.10 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.13/710.10 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.13x = 710.10 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.13x = 163,207.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,207.61/473.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

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