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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 711.50 and 230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 711.50 and 230.91 is: 346.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 711.50 = 230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/711.50 = 230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 711.50 × 230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 164,292.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,292.47/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.43

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