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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.98, 705.06 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.98, 705.06 and 226.38 is: 339.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.98 : 705.06 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.98/705.06 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.98x = 705.06 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.98x = 159,611.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,611.48/469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.61

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