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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.26, 711.60 and 231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.26, 711.60 and 231.02 is: 346.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.26 : 711.60 = 231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.26/711.60 = 231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.26x = 711.60 × 231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.26x = 164,393.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,393.83/474.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.63

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