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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.98, 710.52 and 230.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.98, 710.52 and 230.35 is: 345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.98 : 710.52 = 230.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.98/710.52 = 230.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.98x = 710.52 × 230.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.98x = 163,668.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,668.28/473.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.31

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