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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.36, 707.09 and 224.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.36, 707.09 and 224.54 is: 336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.36 : 707.09 = 224.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.36/707.09 = 224.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.36x = 707.09 × 224.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.36x = 158,769.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,769.99/471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.83

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