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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.67, 710.01 and 230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.67, 710.01 and 230.13 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.67 : 710.01 = 230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.67/710.01 = 230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.67x = 710.01 × 230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.67x = 163,394.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,394.60/473.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

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