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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.81, 708.09 and 228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.81, 708.09 and 228.51 is: 342.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.81 : 708.09 = 228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.81/708.09 = 228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.81x = 708.09 × 228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.81x = 161,805.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,805.65/471.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.95

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