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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.07, 712.20 and 228.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.07, 712.20 and 228.13 is: 342.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.07 : 712.20 = 228.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.07/712.20 = 228.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.07x = 712.20 × 228.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.07x = 162,474.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,474.19/475.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.00

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