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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.96, 707.79 and 228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.96, 707.79 and 228.33 is: 342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.96 : 707.79 = 228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.96/707.79 = 228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.96x = 707.79 × 228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.96x = 161,609.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,609.69/471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.42

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