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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.37, 710.60 and 230.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.37, 710.60 and 230.15 is: 344.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.37 : 710.60 = 230.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.37/710.60 = 230.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.37x = 710.60 × 230.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.37x = 163,544.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,544.59/474.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.76

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