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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.73, 707.78 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.73, 707.78 and 228.24 is: 342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.73 : 707.78 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.73/707.78 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.73x = 707.78 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.73x = 161,543.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,543.71/471.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.45

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