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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.16, 705.33 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.16, 705.33 and 226.56 is: 339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.16 : 705.33 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.16/705.33 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.16x = 705.33 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.16x = 159,799.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,799.56/470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.88

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