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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.12, 704.70 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.12, 704.70 and 226.44 is: 339.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.12 : 704.70 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.12/704.70 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.12x = 704.70 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.12x = 159,572.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,572.27/470.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.43

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