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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.20, 708.48 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.20, 708.48 and 228.48 is: 342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.20 : 708.48 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.20/708.48 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.20x = 708.48 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.20x = 161,873.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,873.51/472.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.81

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