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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.21, 710.78 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.21, 710.78 and 230.18 is: 345.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.21 : 710.78 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.21/710.78 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.21x = 710.78 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.21x = 163,602.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,602.64/474.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.00

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