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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.37, 708.74 and 228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.37, 708.74 and 228.75 is: 343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.37 : 708.74 = 228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.37/708.74 = 228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.37x = 708.74 × 228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.37x = 162,123.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,123.13/472.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.22

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