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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.07, 705.51 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.07, 705.51 and 226.80 is: 340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.07 : 705.51 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.07/705.51 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.07x = 705.51 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.07x = 160,009.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,009.67/470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.40

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