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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.21, 706.26 and 227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.21, 706.26 and 227.19 is: 340.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.21 : 706.26 = 227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.21/706.26 = 227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.21x = 706.26 × 227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.21x = 160,455.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,455.21/471.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.52

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