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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.23, 708.44 and 228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.23, 708.44 and 228.62 is: 342.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.23 : 708.44 = 228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.23/708.44 = 228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.23x = 708.44 × 228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.23x = 161,963.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,963.55/472.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.98

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