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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.17, 704.76 and 226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.17, 704.76 and 226.18 is: 339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.17 : 704.76 = 226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.17/704.76 = 226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.17x = 704.76 × 226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.17x = 159,402.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,402.62/470.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.03

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