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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.43, 703.49 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.43, 703.49 and 225.48 is: 337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.43 : 703.49 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.43/703.49 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.43x = 703.49 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.43x = 158,622.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,622.93/469.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.91

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