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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.32, 711.06 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.32, 711.06 and 231.08 is: 346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.32 : 711.06 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.32/711.06 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.32x = 711.06 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.32x = 164,311.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,311.74/474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.42

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