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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.69, 706.95 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.69, 706.95 and 227.66 is: 341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.69 : 706.95 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.69/706.95 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.69x = 706.95 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.69x = 160,940.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,940.70/471.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.20

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