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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.60, 704.40 and 226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.60, 704.40 and 226.29 is: 339.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.60 : 704.40 = 226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.60/704.40 = 226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.60x = 704.40 × 226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.60x = 159,400.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,400.47/469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.44

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