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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.52, 706.01 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.52, 706.01 and 226.98 is: 340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.52 : 706.01 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.52/706.01 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.52x = 706.01 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.52x = 160,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,249.01/470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.58

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