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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.84, 711.36 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.84, 711.36 and 231.12 is: 346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.84 : 711.36 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.84/711.36 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.84x = 711.36 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.84x = 164,409.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,409.52/474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.24

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