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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.75, 707.67 and 227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.75, 707.67 and 227.94 is: 341.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.75 : 707.67 = 227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.75/707.67 = 227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.75x = 707.67 × 227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.75x = 161,306.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,306.30/471.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.93

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