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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.89, 704.35 and 226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.89, 704.35 and 226.29 is: 339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.89 : 704.35 = 226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.89/704.35 = 226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.89x = 704.35 × 226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.89x = 159,387.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,387.36/469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.20

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