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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.72, 710.70 and 200.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.72, 710.70 and 200.15 is: 300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.72 : 710.70 = 200.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.72/710.70 = 200.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.72x = 710.70 × 200.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.72x = 142,246.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,246.61/473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.28

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