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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.55, 711.36 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.55, 711.36 and 230.94 is: 346.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.55 : 711.36 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.55/711.36 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.55x = 711.36 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.55x = 164,281.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,281.48/474.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.19

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