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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.51, 710.67 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.51, 710.67 and 230.22 is: 345.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.51 : 710.67 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.51/710.67 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.51x = 710.67 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.51x = 163,610.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,610.45/473.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.53

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