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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.58, 712.10 and 231.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.58, 712.10 and 231.10 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.58 : 712.10 = 231.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.58/712.10 = 231.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.58x = 712.10 × 231.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.58x = 164,565.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,565.11/474.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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