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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.22, 705.76 and 227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.22, 705.76 and 227.92 is: 341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.22 : 705.76 = 227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.22/705.76 = 227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.22x = 705.76 × 227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.22x = 160,856.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,856.82/471.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.36

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