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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.29, 711.57 and 230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.29, 711.57 and 230.84 is: 346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.29 : 711.57 = 230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.29/711.57 = 230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.29x = 711.57 × 230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.29x = 164,255.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,255.26/474.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.32

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