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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.26, 710.91 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.26, 710.91 and 230.54 is: 345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.26 : 710.91 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.26/710.91 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.26x = 710.91 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.26x = 163,889.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,889.64/474.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.57

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