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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.14, 703.38 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.14, 703.38 and 225.54 is: 338.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.14 : 703.38 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.14/703.38 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.14x = 703.38 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.14x = 158,640.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,640.33/469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.15

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