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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.82, 703.92 and 226.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.82, 703.92 and 226.01 is: 338.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.82 : 703.92 = 226.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.82/703.92 = 226.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.82x = 703.92 × 226.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.82x = 159,092.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,092.96/469.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.63

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