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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.26, 704.08 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.26, 704.08 and 226 is: 339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.26 : 704.08 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.26/704.08 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.26x = 704.08 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.26x = 159,122.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,122.08/469.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.09

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