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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.50, 711.24 and 230.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.50, 711.24 and 230.49 is: 345.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.50 : 711.24 = 230.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.50/711.24 = 230.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.50x = 711.24 × 230.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.50x = 163,933.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,933.71/474.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.49

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