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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.92, 708.38 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.92, 708.38 and 228.60 is: 343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.92 : 708.38 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.92/708.38 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.92x = 708.38 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.92x = 161,934.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,934.53/471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.14

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