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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.30, 707.12 and 227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.30, 707.12 and 227.76 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.30 : 707.12 = 227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.30/707.12 = 227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.30x = 707.12 × 227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.30x = 161,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,052.51/471.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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