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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.23, 707.03 and 227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.23, 707.03 and 227.74 is: 341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.23 : 707.03 = 227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.23/707.03 = 227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.23x = 707.03 × 227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.23x = 161,019.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,019.01/471.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.70

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