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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.67, 711.54 and 227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.67, 711.54 and 227.81 is: 341.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.67 : 711.54 = 227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.67/711.54 = 227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.67x = 711.54 × 227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.67x = 162,092.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,092.37/474.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.49

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