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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.34, 705.61 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.34, 705.61 and 227.07 is: 340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.34 : 705.61 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.34/705.61 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.34x = 705.61 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.34x = 160,222.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,222.86/470.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.65

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