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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.45, 710.38 and 229.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.45, 710.38 and 229.98 is: 345.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.45 : 710.38 = 229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.45/710.38 = 229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.45x = 710.38 × 229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.45x = 163,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,373.48/473.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.07

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