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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.76, 704.64 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.76, 704.64 and 226.24 is: 339.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.76 : 704.64 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.76/704.64 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.76x = 704.64 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.76x = 159,417.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,417.75/469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.36

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