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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.72, 712.14 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.72, 712.14 and 231.04 is: 346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.72 : 712.14 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.72/712.14 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.72x = 712.14 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.72x = 164,532.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,532.83/474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.59

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