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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.03, 704.43 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.03, 704.43 and 226.22 is: 339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.03 : 704.43 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.03/704.43 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.03x = 704.43 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.03x = 159,352.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,352.63/470.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.03

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