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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.16, 706.48 and 227.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.16, 706.48 and 227.69 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.16 : 706.48 = 227.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.16/706.48 = 227.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.16x = 706.48 × 227.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.16x = 160,858.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,858.43/471.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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