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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.69, 710.54 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.69, 710.54 and 230.16 is: 345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.69 : 710.54 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.69/710.54 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.69x = 710.54 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.69x = 163,536.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,536.74/473.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.24

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