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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.71, 706.88 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.71, 706.88 and 227.72 is: 341.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.71 : 706.88 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.71/706.88 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.71x = 706.88 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.71x = 160,966.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,966.04/471.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.24

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