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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.32, 703.17 and 225.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.32, 703.17 and 225.51 is: 337.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.32 : 703.17 = 225.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.32/703.17 = 225.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.32x = 703.17 × 225.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.32x = 158,571.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,571.87/469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.88

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