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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.48, 708.82 and 228.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.48, 708.82 and 228.87 is: 343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.48 : 708.82 = 228.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.48/708.82 = 228.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.48x = 708.82 × 228.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.48x = 162,227.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,227.06/472.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.35

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