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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.07, 705.11 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.07, 705.11 and 227.07 is: 340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.07 : 705.11 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.07/705.11 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.07x = 705.11 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.07x = 160,108.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,108.19/470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.61

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