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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.15, 704.61 and 226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.15, 704.61 and 226.54 is: 339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.15 : 704.61 = 226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.15/704.61 = 226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.15x = 704.61 × 226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.15x = 159,620.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,620.59/470.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.51

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