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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.59, 704.39 and 225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.59, 704.39 and 225.38 is: 338.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.59 : 704.39 = 225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.59/704.39 = 225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.59x = 704.39 × 225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.59x = 158,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,750.77/469.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.06

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