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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.97, 704.96 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.97, 704.96 and 226.22 is: 339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.97 : 704.96 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.97/704.96 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.97x = 704.96 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.97x = 159,471.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,471.40/469.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.33

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