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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.50, 703.28 and 225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.50, 703.28 and 225.30 is: 337.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.50 : 703.28 = 225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.50/703.28 = 225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.50x = 703.28 × 225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.50x = 158,448.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,448.98/469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.48

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