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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.93, 705.92 and 227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.93, 705.92 and 227.79 is: 341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.93 : 705.92 = 227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.93/705.92 = 227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.93x = 705.92 × 227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.93x = 160,800.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,800.38/470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.46

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