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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.15, 703.87 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.15, 703.87 and 225.64 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.15 : 703.87 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.15/703.87 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.15x = 703.87 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.15x = 158,822.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,822.81/469.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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