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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.52, 708.72 and 228.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.52, 708.72 and 228.98 is: 343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.52 : 708.72 = 228.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.52/708.72 = 228.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.52x = 708.72 × 228.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.52x = 162,282.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,282.71/472.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.44

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