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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.68, 712.19 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.68, 712.19 and 231.14 is: 346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.68 : 712.19 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.68/712.19 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.68x = 712.19 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.68x = 164,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,617.95/474.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.80

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