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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.71, 704.01 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.71, 704.01 and 225.69 is: 338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.71 : 704.01 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.71/704.01 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.71x = 704.01 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.71x = 158,888.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,888.02/469.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.27

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