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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.75, 706.46 and 227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.75, 706.46 and 227.48 is: 341.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.75 : 706.46 = 227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.75/706.46 = 227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.75x = 706.46 × 227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.75x = 160,700.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,700.85/470.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.38

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