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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.74, 705.09 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.74, 705.09 and 226.38 is: 339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.74 : 705.09 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.74/705.09 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.74x = 705.09 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.74x = 159,618.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,618.27/469.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.80

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