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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.34, 704.61 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.34, 704.61 and 226.53 is: 339.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.34 : 704.61 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.34/704.61 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.34x = 704.61 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.34x = 159,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,615.30/470.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.36

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