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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.29, 707.10 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.29, 707.10 and 227.64 is: 341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.29 : 707.10 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.29/707.10 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.29x = 707.10 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.29x = 160,966.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,966.04/471.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.55

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