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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.32, 711.59 and 230.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.32, 711.59 and 230.83 is: 346.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.32 : 711.59 = 230.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.32/711.59 = 230.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.32x = 711.59 × 230.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.32x = 164,253.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,253.39/474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.29

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