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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.24, 705.92 and 227.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.24, 705.92 and 227.03 is: 340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.24 : 705.92 = 227.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.24/705.92 = 227.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.24x = 705.92 × 227.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.24x = 160,260.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,260.35/471.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.08

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