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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.38, 704.34 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.38, 704.34 and 225.90 is: 338.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.38 : 704.34 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.38/704.34 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.38x = 704.34 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.38x = 159,110.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,110.41/469.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.98

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