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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.69, 705.77 and 220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.69, 705.77 and 220.25 is: 330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.69 : 705.77 = 220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.69/705.77 = 220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.69x = 705.77 × 220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.69x = 155,441.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,441.21/470.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.24

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