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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.18, 711.48 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.18, 711.48 and 200.30 is: 300.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.18 : 711.48 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.18/711.48 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.18x = 711.48 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.18x = 142,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,509.44/474.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.54

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