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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.03, 706.50 and 227.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.03, 706.50 and 227.49 is: 341.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.03 : 706.50 = 227.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.03/706.50 = 227.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.03x = 706.50 × 227.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.03x = 160,718.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,718.15/471.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.21

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