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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.54, 709.38 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.54, 709.38 and 230.22 is: 344.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.54 : 709.38 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.54/709.38 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.54x = 709.38 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.54x = 163,313.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,313.46/473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.88

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