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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.15, 707.13 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.15, 707.13 and 227.84 is: 341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.15 : 707.13 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.15/707.13 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.15x = 707.13 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.15x = 161,108.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,108.96/471.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.95

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