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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.52, 711.93 and 231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.52, 711.93 and 231.13 is: 346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.52 : 711.93 = 231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.52/711.93 = 231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.52x = 711.93 × 231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.52x = 164,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,548.38/474.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.77

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