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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.88, 708.23 and 228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.88, 708.23 and 228.58 is: 343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.88 : 708.23 = 228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.88/708.23 = 228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.88x = 708.23 × 228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.88x = 161,882.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,882.53/471.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.06

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