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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.24, 711.62 and 200.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.24, 711.62 and 200.31 is: 300.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.24 : 711.62 = 200.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.24/711.62 = 200.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.24x = 711.62 × 200.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.24x = 142,544.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,544.60/474.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.57

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