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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.24, 704.90 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.24, 704.90 and 226.94 is: 340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.24 : 704.90 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.24/704.90 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.24x = 704.90 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.24x = 159,967.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,967.05/470.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.18

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