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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.48, 704.40 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.48, 704.40 and 226 is: 339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.48 : 704.40 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.48/704.40 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.48x = 704.40 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.48x = 159,194.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,194.40/469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.09

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