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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.37, 711.23 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.37, 711.23 and 200.24 is: 300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.37 : 711.23 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.37/711.23 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.37x = 711.23 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.37x = 142,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,416.70/474.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.22

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