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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.73, 710.69 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.73, 710.69 and 230.12 is: 345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.73 : 710.69 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.73/710.69 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.73x = 710.69 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.73x = 163,543.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,543.98/473.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.23

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