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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 710.40 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 710.40 and 230.04 is: 344.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 710.40 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/710.40 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 710.40 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 163,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,420.42/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.59

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