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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.36, 704.75 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.36, 704.75 and 223.28 is: 334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.36 : 704.75 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.36/704.75 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.36x = 704.75 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.36x = 157,356.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,356.58/470.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.55

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