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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.08, 710.31 and 227.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.08, 710.31 and 227.03 is: 340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.08 : 710.31 = 227.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.08/710.31 = 227.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.08x = 710.31 × 227.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.08x = 161,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,261.68/474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.16

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