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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.99, 711.13 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.99, 711.13 and 230.66 is: 346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.99 : 711.13 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.99/711.13 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.99x = 711.13 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.99x = 164,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,025.11/473.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.05

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