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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.52, 705.96 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.52, 705.96 and 227.04 is: 340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.52 : 705.96 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.52/705.96 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.52x = 705.96 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.52x = 160,281.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,281.16/470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.65

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