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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.61, 704.53 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.61, 704.53 and 226.08 is: 339.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.61 : 704.53 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.61/704.53 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.61x = 704.53 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.61x = 159,280.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,280.14/469.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.18

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