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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.32, 706.16 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.32, 706.16 and 227.52 is: 340.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.32 : 706.16 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.32/706.16 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.32x = 706.16 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.32x = 160,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,665.52/471.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.88

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