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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.48, 710.36 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.48, 710.36 and 230.01 is: 345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.48 : 710.36 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.48/710.36 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.48x = 710.36 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.48x = 163,388.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,388.75/473.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.08

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