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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.67, 704.85 and 226.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.67, 704.85 and 226.59 is: 339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.67 : 704.85 = 226.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.67/704.85 = 226.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.67x = 704.85 × 226.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.67x = 159,711.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,711.96/470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.33

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