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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.32, 711.65 and 230.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.32, 711.65 and 230.99 is: 346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.32 : 711.65 = 230.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.32/711.65 = 230.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.32x = 711.65 × 230.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.32x = 164,381.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,381.05/474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.56

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