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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.26, 708.42 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.26, 708.42 and 228.12 is: 342.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.26 : 708.42 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.26/708.42 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.26x = 708.42 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.26x = 161,604.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,604.77/472.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.19

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