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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.37, 708.26 and 229.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.37, 708.26 and 229.05 is: 343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.37 : 708.26 = 229.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.37/708.26 = 229.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.37x = 708.26 × 229.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.37x = 162,225.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,225.81/472.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.43

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