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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.87, 704.95 and 226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.87, 704.95 and 226.36 is: 339.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.87 : 704.95 = 226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.87/704.95 = 226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.87x = 704.95 × 226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.87x = 159,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,572.48/469.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.61

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