Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.98, 708.30 and 228.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 471.98, 708.30 and 228.62 is: 343.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
471.98 : 708.30 = 228.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
471.98/708.30 = 228.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
471.98x = 708.30 × 228.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
471.98x = 161,931.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,931.55/471.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343.09
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