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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.88, 705.84 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.88, 705.84 and 227.04 is: 340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.88 : 705.84 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.88/705.84 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.88x = 705.84 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.88x = 160,253.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,253.91/470.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.33

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