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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.01, 708.83 and 229.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.01, 708.83 and 229.01 is: 343.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.01 : 708.83 = 229.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.01/708.83 = 229.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.01x = 708.83 × 229.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.01x = 162,328.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,328.01/472.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.91

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