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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.72, 707.37 and 227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.72, 707.37 and 227.98 is: 341.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.72 : 707.37 = 227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.72/707.37 = 227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.72x = 707.37 × 227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.72x = 161,266.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,266.21/471.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.87

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