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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.66, 704.64 and 226.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.66, 704.64 and 226.05 is: 339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.66 : 704.64 = 226.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.66/704.64 = 226.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.66x = 704.64 × 226.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.66x = 159,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,282.74/469.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.15

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