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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.48, 703.95 and 226.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.48, 703.95 and 226.03 is: 338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.48 : 703.95 = 226.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.48/703.95 = 226.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.48x = 703.95 × 226.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.48x = 159,113.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,113.82/469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.92

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