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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.52, 711.08 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.52, 711.08 and 230.52 is: 346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.52 : 711.08 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.52/711.08 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.52x = 711.08 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.52x = 163,918.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,918.16/473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.17

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