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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.52, 704.28 and 226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.52, 704.28 and 226.16 is: 339.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.52 : 704.28 = 226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.52/704.28 = 226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.52x = 704.28 × 226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.52x = 159,279.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,279.96/469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.24

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