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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.55, 705.83 and 227.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.55, 705.83 and 227.55 is: 341.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.55 : 705.83 = 227.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.55/705.83 = 227.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.55x = 705.83 × 227.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.55x = 160,610.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,610.48/470.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.33

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