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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.65, 703.77 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.65, 703.77 and 225.84 is: 338.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.65 : 703.77 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.65/703.77 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.65x = 703.77 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.65x = 158,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,939.42/469.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.42

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