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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.67, 705.51 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.67, 705.51 and 226.68 is: 339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.67 : 705.51 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.67/705.51 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.67x = 705.51 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.67x = 159,925.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,925.01/470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.78

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