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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.32, 704.39 and 225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.32, 704.39 and 225.92 is: 339.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.32 : 704.39 = 225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.32/704.39 = 225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.32x = 704.39 × 225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.32x = 159,135.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,135.79/469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.08

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