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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.52, 707.72 and 228.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.52, 707.72 and 228.61 is: 342.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.52 : 707.72 = 228.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.52/707.72 = 228.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.52x = 707.72 × 228.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.52x = 161,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,791.87/472.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.40

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