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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.14, 708.39 and 228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.14, 708.39 and 228.51 is: 342.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.14 : 708.39 = 228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.14/708.39 = 228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.14x = 708.39 × 228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.14x = 161,874.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,874.20/472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.85

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