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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.50, 704.31 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.50, 704.31 and 226.02 is: 339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.50 : 704.31 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.50/704.31 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.50x = 704.31 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.50x = 159,188.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,188.15/469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.06

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