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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.45, 710.57 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.45, 710.57 and 230.18 is: 345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.45 : 710.57 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.45/710.57 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.45x = 710.57 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.45x = 163,556.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,556.03/473.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.46

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