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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.73, 712.06 and 228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.73, 712.06 and 228.11 is: 342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.73 : 712.06 = 228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.73/712.06 = 228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.73x = 712.06 × 228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.73x = 162,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,428.01/474.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.15

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