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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.98, 705.11 and 226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.98, 705.11 and 226.51 is: 339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.98 : 705.11 = 226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.98/705.11 = 226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.98x = 705.11 × 226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.98x = 159,714.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,714.47/469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.83

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