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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.52, 703.96 and 225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.52, 703.96 and 225.92 is: 338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.52 : 703.96 = 225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.52/703.96 = 225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.52x = 703.96 × 225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.52x = 159,038.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,038.64/469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.73

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