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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.01, 707.33 and 228.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.01, 707.33 and 228.01 is: 342.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.01 : 707.33 = 228.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.01/707.33 = 228.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.01x = 707.33 × 228.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.01x = 161,277.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,277.17/471.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.41

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