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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.54, 711.42 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.54, 711.42 and 230.76 is: 345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.54 : 711.42 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.54/711.42 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.54x = 711.42 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.54x = 164,167.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,167.28/474.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.95

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