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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.21, 711.71 and 243.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.21, 711.71 and 243.25 is: 365.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.21 : 711.71 = 243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.21/711.71 = 243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.21x = 711.71 × 243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.21x = 173,123.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,123.46/474.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.08

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