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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.89, 712.40 and 231.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.89, 712.40 and 231.35 is: 347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.89 : 712.40 = 231.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.89/712.40 = 231.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.89x = 712.40 × 231.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.89x = 164,809.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,809.02/474.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.05

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