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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.02, 707.97 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.02, 707.97 and 228.54 is: 342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.02 : 707.97 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.02/707.97 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.02x = 707.97 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.02x = 161,799.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,799.46/472.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.78

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