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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.14, 710.30 and 229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.14, 710.30 and 229.92 is: 344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.14 : 710.30 = 229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.14/710.30 = 229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.14x = 710.30 × 229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.14x = 163,311.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,311.03/474.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.44

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