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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.07, 702.55 and 225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.07, 702.55 and 225.78 is: 338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.07 : 702.55 = 225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.07/702.55 = 225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.07x = 702.55 × 225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.07x = 158,622.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,622.02/469.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.16

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