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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.36, 710.90 and 200.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.36, 710.90 and 200.38 is: 300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.36 : 710.90 = 200.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.36/710.90 = 200.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.36x = 710.90 × 200.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.36x = 142,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,450.14/474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.30

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