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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 710.90 and 227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 710.90 and 227.24 is: 340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 710.90 = 227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/710.90 = 227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 710.90 × 227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 161,544.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,544.92/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.73

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