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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.95, 704.88 and 225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.95, 704.88 and 225.74 is: 338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.95 : 704.88 = 225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.95/704.88 = 225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.95x = 704.88 × 225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.95x = 159,116.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,116.09/469.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.58

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