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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.30, 708.27 and 228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.30, 708.27 and 228.58 is: 342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.30 : 708.27 = 228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.30/708.27 = 228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.30x = 708.27 × 228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.30x = 161,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,896.36/472.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.78

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