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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.82, 710.94 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.82, 710.94 and 230.28 is: 345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.82 : 710.94 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.82/710.94 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.82x = 710.94 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.82x = 163,715.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,715.26/473.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.52

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