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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.79, 705.42 and 223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.79, 705.42 and 223.72 is: 335.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.79 : 705.42 = 223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.79/705.42 = 223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.79x = 705.42 × 223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.79x = 157,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,814.80/470.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.21

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