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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.52, 708.80 and 229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.52, 708.80 and 229.25 is: 343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.52 : 708.80 = 229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.52/708.80 = 229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.52x = 708.80 × 229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.52x = 162,492.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,492.40/472.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.88

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