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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.97, 704.03 and 226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.97, 704.03 and 226.66 is: 339.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.97 : 704.03 = 226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.97/704.03 = 226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.97x = 704.03 × 226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.97x = 159,576.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,576.89/469.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.55

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