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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.08, 710.56 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.08, 710.56 and 230.36 is: 345.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.08 : 710.56 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.08/710.56 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.08x = 710.56 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.08x = 163,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,684.60/474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.27

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