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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.44, 711.42 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.44, 711.42 and 200.24 is: 300.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.44 : 711.42 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.44/711.42 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.44x = 711.42 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.44x = 142,454.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,454.74/474.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.26

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