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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.80, 703.90 and 225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.80, 703.90 and 225.80 is: 338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.80 : 703.90 = 225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.80/703.90 = 225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.80x = 703.90 × 225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.80x = 158,940.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,940.62/469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.32

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