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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.95, 704.39 and 226.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.95, 704.39 and 226.41 is: 339.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.95 : 704.39 = 226.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.95/704.39 = 226.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.95x = 704.39 × 226.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.95x = 159,479.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,479.81/469.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.35

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