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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.81, 706.42 and 227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.81, 706.42 and 227.21 is: 340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.81 : 706.42 = 227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.81/706.42 = 227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.81x = 706.42 × 227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.81x = 160,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,502.44/470.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.91

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