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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.71, 705.45 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.71, 705.45 and 227.10 is: 340.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.71 : 705.45 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.71/705.45 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.71x = 705.45 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.71x = 160,207.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,207.70/470.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.36

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