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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.83, 706.80 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.83, 706.80 and 224.66 is: 336.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.83 : 706.80 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.83/706.80 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.83x = 706.80 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.83x = 158,789.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,789.69/471.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.54

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