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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.06, 704.68 and 226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.06, 704.68 and 226.75 is: 339.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.06 : 704.68 = 226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.06/704.68 = 226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.06x = 704.68 × 226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.06x = 159,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,789.12/470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.94

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