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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.19, 705.25 and 225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.19, 705.25 and 225.97 is: 338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.19 : 705.25 = 225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.19/705.25 = 225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.19x = 705.25 × 225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.19x = 159,365.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,365.34/470.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.94

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