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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.30, 711.08 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.30, 711.08 and 200.24 is: 300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.30 : 711.08 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.30/711.08 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.30x = 711.08 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.30x = 142,386.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,386.66/474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.20

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