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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.19, 705.43 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.19, 705.43 and 226.74 is: 340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.19 : 705.43 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.19/705.43 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.19x = 705.43 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.19x = 159,945.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,945.67/470.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.18

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