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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.80, 703.91 and 225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.80, 703.91 and 225.79 is: 338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.80 : 703.91 = 225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.80/703.91 = 225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.80x = 703.91 × 225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.80x = 158,935.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,935.84/469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.31

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