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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.48, 711.80 and 243.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.48, 711.80 and 243.25 is: 364.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.48 : 711.80 = 243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.48/711.80 = 243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.48x = 711.80 × 243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.48x = 173,145.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,145.35/474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.92

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