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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.80, 704.82 and 226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.80, 704.82 and 226.62 is: 339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.80 : 704.82 = 226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.80/704.82 = 226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.80x = 704.82 × 226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.80x = 159,726.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,726.31/469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.99

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