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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 710.51 and 230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 710.51 and 230.38 is: 345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 710.51 = 230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/710.51 = 230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 710.51 × 230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 163,684.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,684.37/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.24

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