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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.53, 711.38 and 227.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.53, 711.38 and 227.61 is: 341.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.53 : 711.38 = 227.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.53/711.38 = 227.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.53x = 711.38 × 227.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.53x = 161,916.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,916.06/474.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.22

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