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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.60, 703.89 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.60, 703.89 and 225.69 is: 338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.60 : 703.89 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.60/703.89 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.60x = 703.89 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.60x = 158,858.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,858.29/469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.29

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