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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.48, 704.45 and 226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.48, 704.45 and 226.18 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.48 : 704.45 = 226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.48/704.45 = 226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.48x = 704.45 × 226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.48x = 159,332.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,332.50/469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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