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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.89, 704.34 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.89, 704.34 and 226.08 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.89 : 704.34 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.89/704.34 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.89x = 704.34 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.89x = 159,237.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,237.19/469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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