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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.06, 711.14 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.06, 711.14 and 200.24 is: 300.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.06 : 711.14 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.06/711.14 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.06x = 711.14 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.06x = 142,394.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,394.12/474.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.37

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