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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.67, 712.26 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.67, 712.26 and 231.22 is: 346.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.67 : 712.26 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.67/712.26 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.67x = 712.26 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.67x = 164,688.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,688.76/474.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.95

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