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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.25, 705.21 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.25, 705.21 and 223.42 is: 335.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.25 : 705.21 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.25/705.21 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.25x = 705.21 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.25x = 157,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,558.02/470.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.05

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