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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.88, 711.36 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.88, 711.36 and 230.64 is: 345.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.88 : 711.36 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.88/711.36 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.88x = 711.36 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.88x = 164,068.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,068.07/474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.49

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