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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.37, 704.60 and 226.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.37, 704.60 and 226.15 is: 338.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.37 : 704.60 = 226.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.37/704.60 = 226.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.37x = 704.60 × 226.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.37x = 159,345.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,345.29/470.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.77

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