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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.03, 705 and 226.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.03, 705 and 226.49 is: 339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.03 : 705 = 226.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.03/705 = 226.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.03x = 705 × 226.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.03x = 159,671.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,671.93/470.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.71

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