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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.86, 711.86 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.86, 711.86 and 231.04 is: 346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.86 : 711.86 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.86/711.86 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.86x = 711.86 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.86x = 164,468.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,468.13/474.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.35

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