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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.52, 710.43 and 230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.52, 710.43 and 230.13 is: 345.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.52 : 710.43 = 230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.52/710.43 = 230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.52x = 710.43 × 230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.52x = 163,491.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,491.26/473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.27

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