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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.04, 707.64 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.04, 707.64 and 225.09 is: 337.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.04 : 707.64 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.04/707.64 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.04x = 707.64 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.04x = 159,282.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,282.69/472.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.43

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