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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.93, 706.55 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.93, 706.55 and 227.60 is: 341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.93 : 706.55 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.93/706.55 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.93x = 706.55 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.93x = 160,806.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,806.11/470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.46

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