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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.80, 711.86 and 231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.80, 711.86 and 231.17 is: 346.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.80 : 711.86 = 231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.80/711.86 = 231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.80x = 711.86 × 231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.80x = 164,555.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,555.96/474.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.58

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