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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.94, 704.73 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.94, 704.73 and 226.40 is: 339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.94 : 704.73 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.94/704.73 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.94x = 704.73 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.94x = 159,550.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,550.87/469.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.51

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