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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.80, 704.52 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.80, 704.52 and 226.08 is: 339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.80 : 704.52 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.80/704.52 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.80x = 704.52 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.80x = 159,277.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,277.88/469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.03

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