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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.29, 711.69 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.29, 711.69 and 230.82 is: 346.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.29 : 711.69 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.29/711.69 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.29x = 711.69 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.29x = 164,272.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,272.29/474.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.36

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