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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.18, 711.31 and 200.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.18, 711.31 and 200.23 is: 300.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.18 : 711.31 = 200.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.18/711.31 = 200.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.18x = 711.31 × 200.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.18x = 142,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,426.74/474.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.37

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