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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.65, 710.10 and 230.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.65, 710.10 and 230.11 is: 344.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.65 : 710.10 = 230.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.65/710.10 = 230.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.65x = 710.10 × 230.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.65x = 163,401.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,401.11/473.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.98

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