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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.56, 704.49 and 226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.56, 704.49 and 226.11 is: 339.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.56 : 704.49 = 226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.56/704.49 = 226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.56x = 704.49 × 226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.56x = 159,292.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,292.23/469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.24

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