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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.36, 711.18 and 200.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.36, 711.18 and 200.27 is: 300.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.36 : 711.18 = 200.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.36/711.18 = 200.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.36x = 711.18 × 200.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.36x = 142,429.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,429.80/474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.26

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