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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.59, 706.84 and 227.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.59, 706.84 and 227.78 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.59 : 706.84 = 227.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.59/706.84 = 227.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.59x = 706.84 × 227.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.59x = 161,004.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,004.02/471.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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