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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.15, 711.32 and 242.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.15, 711.32 and 242.85 is: 364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.15 : 711.32 = 242.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.15/711.32 = 242.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.15x = 711.32 × 242.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.15x = 172,744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,744.06/474.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.32

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