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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.68, 705.54 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.68, 705.54 and 227 is: 340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.68 : 705.54 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.68/705.54 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.68x = 705.54 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.68x = 160,157.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,157.58/470.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.27

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