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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.60, 704.75 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.60, 704.75 and 226.28 is: 339.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.60 : 704.75 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.60/704.75 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.60x = 704.75 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.60x = 159,471.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,471.46/469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.59

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