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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.34, 710.37 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.34, 710.37 and 230.04 is: 345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.34 : 710.37 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.34/710.37 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.34x = 710.37 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.34x = 163,413.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,413.51/473.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.23

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