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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.59, 705.41 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.59, 705.41 and 223.36 is: 334.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.59 : 705.41 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.59/705.41 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.59x = 705.41 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.59x = 157,556.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,556.57/470.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.81

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