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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.61, 706.03 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.61, 706.03 and 227.08 is: 340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.61 : 706.03 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.61/706.03 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.61x = 706.03 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.61x = 160,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,325.29/470.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.68

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