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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.67, 705.52 and 227.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.67, 705.52 and 227.37 is: 340.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.67 : 705.52 = 227.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.67/705.52 = 227.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.67x = 705.52 × 227.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.67x = 160,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,414.08/470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.82

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