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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.69, 707.67 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.69, 707.67 and 224.91 is: 337.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.69 : 707.67 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.69/707.67 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.69x = 707.67 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.69x = 159,162.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,162.06/471.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.43

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