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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 710.60 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 710.60 and 230.40 is: 345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 710.60 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/710.60 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 710.60 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 163,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,722.24/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.32

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