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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.51, 705.99 and 226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.51, 705.99 and 226.90 is: 340.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.51 : 705.99 = 226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.51/705.99 = 226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.51x = 705.99 × 226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.51x = 160,190.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,190.23/470.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.46

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