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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.02, 704.34 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.02, 704.34 and 226.26 is: 339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.02 : 704.34 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.02/704.34 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.02x = 704.34 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.02x = 159,363.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,363.97/470.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.06

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