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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.78, 707.45 and 228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.78, 707.45 and 228.20 is: 342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.78 : 707.45 = 228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.78/707.45 = 228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.78x = 707.45 × 228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.78x = 161,435.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,435.41/471.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.18

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