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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.77, 706.20 and 227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.77, 706.20 and 227.14 is: 340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.77 : 706.20 = 227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.77/706.20 = 227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.77x = 706.20 × 227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.77x = 160,406.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,406.27/470.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.73

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