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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.46, 710.55 and 230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.46, 710.55 and 230.14 is: 345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.46 : 710.55 = 230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.46/710.55 = 230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.46x = 710.55 × 230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.46x = 163,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,525.98/473.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.38

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