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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.52, 708.27 and 228.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.52, 708.27 and 228.71 is: 342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.52 : 708.27 = 228.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.52/708.27 = 228.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.52x = 708.27 × 228.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.52x = 161,984.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,984.89/472.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.81

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