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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.83, 710.93 and 243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.83, 710.93 and 243.22 is: 364.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.83 : 710.93 = 243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.83/710.93 = 243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.83x = 710.93 × 243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.83x = 172,909.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,909.19/474.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.15

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