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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.91, 705.96 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.91, 705.96 and 227.10 is: 340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.91 : 705.96 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.91/705.96 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.91x = 705.96 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.91x = 160,323.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,323.52/470.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.45

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